The role of physical exercise in diseases treated with colchicine - an ancient drug with novel clinical applications

• Main Authors: Julia Rejdych (Author), Katarzyna Podyma (Author), Sara Rosołowska-Żak (Author), Maria Sambura (Author), Wiktoria Sas (Author), Gracja Ryznar (Author), Piotr Pierzchała (Author), Michalina Minkowska (Author), Krystyna Chimiak (Author), Gabriela Bylica (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Colchicine, a lipid-soluble alkaloid derived from Colchicum autumnale, has a long history of use dating back to ancient Egypt. Traditionally used to alleviate pain and swelling, colchicine is now administered for various diseases, including gout and Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). Recent studies...