Potential Therapeutic Uses of Thalidomide for Pulmonary Fibrosis

• Main Authors: Niloofar Rashidpour (Author), Somayeh Karami-mohajeri (Author), Alireza Farsinejad (Author), Dorsa Alizadegan (Author), Mozhgan Taebi (Author), Ehsan Amiri-Ardakani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs (RCRUD), 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Thalidomide was widely used to avoid morning sickness in pregnant women, but was recalled due to its teratogenic effects and malformations in thousands of children. However, potential beneficial effects such as anti-inflammatory, system regulatory activities and the anti-angiogenic effect of thalido...