Mechanism of Action of Hydroxychloroquine
Introduction Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug that also possesses significant immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. It is widely used in the treatment of malaria as well as autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine acts primarily by interfering with lysosomal activity and antigen presentation in immune cells. It also affects Toll-like … Read more
