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picolinic acid and Acne

picolinic acid has been researched along with Acne in 1 studies

picolinic acid: iron-chelating agent that inhibits DNA synthesis; may interfere with iron-dependent production of stable free organic radical which is essential for ribonucleotide reductase formation of deoxyribonucleotides; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #7206
picolinic acid : A pyridinemonocarboxylic acid in which the carboxy group is located at position 2. It is an intermediate in the metabolism of tryptophan.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To determine the safety and efficacy of picolinic acid, a novel zinc finger therapy, in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris."9.12A pilot study of the safety and efficacy of picolinic acid gel in the treatment of acne vulgaris. ( Anadkat, MJ; Heffernan, MP; Nelson, MM, 2007)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Heffernan, MP1
Nelson, MM1
Anadkat, MJ1

Trials

1 trial available for picolinic acid and Acne

ArticleYear
A pilot study of the safety and efficacy of picolinic acid gel in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
    The British journal of dermatology, 2007, Volume: 156, Issue:3

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Dermatologic Agents; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Gels; Humans; Male;

2007