December 2015 PMID 26228647

Colchicine--Update on mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses.

Ying Ying Leung, Laura Li Yao Hui, Virginia B Kraus

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22
Peak: 2 in Mar 2020
across 3 sources since Mar 2020

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Mar 2020 – Sep 2025

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  • News12 articles
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  • YouTube3 videos

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect an overall positive view and curiosity about colchicine's mechanisms, as exemplified by comments on its anti-inflammatory effects, impact on pore formation, and possible applications in COVID-19. Words like 'potential,' 'update,' and 'disrupts' contribute to a tone of informed interest and optimism about its broader therapeutic role.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the mechanisms and potential uses of colchicine, with some referencing its broader implications beyond traditional treatments.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by exploring the drug's applications in various diseases, including COVID-19, and discussing its mechanistic details.

EngagementModerate engagement

The group shows moderate to high engagement with references to specific biochemical pathways and clinical implications, suggesting active analysis.

ImpactHigh impact

Many discussions highlight the potential of colchicine to influence treatment paradigms across multiple conditions, indicating significant impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The literature review explores the mechanisms of action and therapeutic applications of oral colchicine in treating arthritis and inflammatory diseases.
  • Colchicine primarily disrupts tubulin, reducing inflammation and impacting immune responses, with additional effects on macrophage activity and dendritic cell function.
  • Its therapeutic use is expanding beyond gout and familial Mediterranean fever to include conditions like osteoarthritis, pericarditis, and atherosclerosis, indicating potential for broader applications.

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Frank J. Herrmann
@4141245879freun · X

@Fynnderella1 @cher_rosemd @EMichaelBall "...inhibition of pore formation activated by purinergic receptors P2X7 and P2X2, and stimulation of dendritic cell maturation and antigen presentation. ...anti-fibrotic activities and various effects on endothelial function." https://t.co/RLOOjlzsvX Ring a bell? Salbutamol; no?!

Oct 31, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 915 followers View post →
TheDaoIndex
@KDAO2011 · X

@LIVINGBRUCELEE @RheumNow @rheum_covid Colchicine’s known MOA ➡️potential Rx for COVID19: It disrupts microtubules Leads to: 1. ⬇️ leukocyte recruitment 2. ⬇️ inflamm CK’s 3. Has anti-fibrotic effects Proven Rx in gout/CPPD, Behcet’s, FMF, pericarditis @GoutGroup #COVID19 #covid4MDs Ref https://t.co/2Xzk7s7nG5 https://t.co/N6gCVBAtDi

Mar 29, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 4,586 followers View post →
James Tang
@James69888 · X

RT @4141245879freun: @Fynnderella1 @cher_rosemd @EMichaelBall "...inhibition of pore formation activated by purinergic receptors P2X7 and P…

Oct 31, 2021 · 1 share · 1,612 followers View post →
hataboSAN
@hataboSAN · X

Colchicine --- update on mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses https://t.co/nVWTyUxgbO

Jul 10, 2022 · 1,010 followers View post →
Albert Kagina Sinyigaya
@DrSinyigaya · X

Colchicine --- update on mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses https://t.co/vZsUKORtZO

Jun 6, 2022 · 477 followers View post →
Texas Meg
@meg_texas · X

@PanickedFoodie Cochicine has been used worldwide as an anti-inflammant forever, but the US FDA took it away from OTC (in that lovely way it does for corporate capture) to be privatized as a Rx for, 1st, gout. Now, for other anti-inflammatory/pain relief. Mechanisms below https://t.co/6PRI6e9m5L

Dec 24, 2023 · 412 followers View post →

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Colchicine Mechanisms and Therapeutic Uses Overview

This video reviews the mechanisms of action and expanded therapeutic applications of oral colchicine, including its role in reducing inflammation by disrupting tubulin and impacting immune responses, with potential use…

Aaya Mahdi · Oct 1, 2023 125 views
Texas Meg
@meg_texas · X

@PanickedFoodie Cochicine has been used worldwide as an anti-inflammant forever, but the US FDA took it away from OTC (in that lovely way it does for corporate capture) to be privatized as a Rx for, 1st, gout. Now, for other anti-inflammatory/pain relief. Mechanisms below https://t.co/6PRI6e9m5L

Dec 24, 2023 · 412 followers View post →
hataboSAN
@hataboSAN · X

Colchicine --- update on mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses https://t.co/nVWTyUxgbO

Jul 10, 2022 · 1,010 followers View post →
Albert Kagina Sinyigaya
@DrSinyigaya · X

Colchicine --- update on mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses https://t.co/vZsUKORtZO

Jun 6, 2022 · 477 followers View post →
James Tang
@James69888 · X

RT @4141245879freun: @Fynnderella1 @cher_rosemd @EMichaelBall "...inhibition of pore formation activated by purinergic receptors P2X7 and P…

Oct 31, 2021 · 1 share · 1,612 followers View post →
Frank J. Herrmann
@4141245879freun · X

@Fynnderella1 @cher_rosemd @EMichaelBall "...inhibition of pore formation activated by purinergic receptors P2X7 and P2X2, and stimulation of dendritic cell maturation and antigen presentation. ...anti-fibrotic activities and various effects on endothelial function." https://t.co/RLOOjlzsvX Ring a bell? Salbutamol; no?!

Oct 31, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 915 followers View post →
El Caballero
@Elcaballero_78 · X

RT @KDAO2011: @LIVINGBRUCELEE @RheumNow @rheum_covid Colchicine’s known MOA ➡️potential Rx for COVID19: It disrupts microtubules Leads to…

Mar 29, 2020 · 2 shares · 267 followers View post →
TheDaoIndex
@KDAO2011 · X

@LIVINGBRUCELEE @RheumNow @rheum_covid Colchicine’s known MOA ➡️potential Rx for COVID19: It disrupts microtubules Leads to: 1. ⬇️ leukocyte recruitment 2. ⬇️ inflamm CK’s 3. Has anti-fibrotic effects Proven Rx in gout/CPPD, Behcet’s, FMF, pericarditis @GoutGroup #COVID19 #covid4MDs Ref https://t.co/2Xzk7s7nG5 https://t.co/N6gCVBAtDi

Mar 29, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 4,586 followers View post →