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August 31, 2023
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Effect of a Multi-Ingredient Coriolus-versicolor-Based Vaginal Gel in Women with HPV-Dependent Cervical Lesions: The Papilobs Real-Life Prospective Study

Publicated to: Cancers. 15 (15): 3863- - 2023-08-01 15(15), DOI: 10.3390/cancers15153863

Authors:

Bordoy, JC; García, JD; González, MA; Carter, DD; Ruiz, GF; Ferreiro, CG; Rodriguez, SPG; Soteras, MG; Lamela, EM; Gil-Antuñano, SP; de los Reyes, JMR; Cárdenas, MDS; Cogollor, LS; Vázquez, AED
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Clin Alboran CMM, Almeria 04001, Spain - Author
Clin Ginecol Womens CD, Barcelona 08017, Spain - Author
Clin GINEMED, Seville 41010, Spain - Author
Clin Millenium Dent, Madrid 28005, Spain - Author
Ctr Ginecol Leon, Leon 24004, Spain - Author
HM Gabinete Velazquez, Madrid 28001, Spain - Author
Hosp Sanitas La Zarzuela Madrid, Gynaecol Dept, Cerv Pathol Unit, Madrid 28006, Spain - Author
Hosp Univ & Politecn La Fe Valencia, Lower Genital Tract Unit, Oncol Gynecol, Womens Hlth Area, Valencia 46026, Spain - Author
Hosp Univ Infanta Leonor, Lower Genital Tract & Endoscop Gyneacol Unit, Madrid 28031, Spain - Author
Hosp Univ Virgen Valme, Obstret & Gynaecol Unit, Seville 41014, Spain - Author
Inst Palacios Salud Mujer, Madrid 28009, Spain - Author
Lab citol Dr Cortes, Gynecol Oncol, Palma De Mallorca 07004, Spain - Author
MD Anderson Canc Ctr, Madrid 28033, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Simple Summary Human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for virtually all cervical cancers in women. Although in the case of low-grade lesions the conventional approach is watchful waiting, some infections may lead to different-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions that can result in high-grade lesions and cancer. In this context, Papilocare(& REG;) is a vaginal gel that combines components with moisturizing, tissue regeneration, and microbiota-balancing properties with ingredients that have positive effects on HPV-dependent cervical lesions and HPV clearance. According to the results obtained in this observational study with real-world data, most participants repaired their cervical lesions and cleared HPV through Papilocare(& REG;) treatment, with a good treatment tolerability, adherence, and satisfaction rates, regardless of being infected with high-risk HPV, age over 40 years or both of them. Data reported in this study strengthen the role of the vaginal gel Papilocare(& REG;) as a complementary action to the simple watchful waiting approach in HPV-related low-grade cervical lesions management. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for virtually all cervical cancers in women. HPV infection and persistency may lead to different-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions that can result in high-grade lesions and cancer. The objective was to prospectively evaluate the results of using a Coriolus-versicolor-based vaginal gel (Papilocare(& REG;)) on HPV-dependent low-grade cervical lesion repair in a real-life scenario. HPV-positive women & GE; 25 years with ASCUS/LSIL cervical cytology results and concordant colposcopy images were included, receiving the vaginal gel one cannula/day for 21 days (first month) + one cannula/alternate days (five months). A 6-month second treatment cycle was prescribed when needed. Repair of the cervical low-grade lesions through cytology and colposcopy, HPV clearance, and level of satisfaction, and tolerability were evaluated. In total, 192 and 201 patients accounted for the total and safety analyses, respectively, and 77.1% repaired cervical lesions at 6 or 12 months (76.0% for high-risk HPV). Additionally, 71.6% achieved HPV clearance throughout the study's duration (70.6% for high-risk HPV). Satisfaction level was rated 7.9 and 7.5 out of 10 at 6 and 12 months, respectively. Only three mild-moderate product-related adverse events were reported, and all of them were resolved by the end of the study. In our study, we observed higher regression rates of low-grade cervical lesions in women treated with Papilocare(& REG;) vaginal gel than spontaneous regression rates reported in the literature.
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Keywords

AgeCervical lesionsCinCoriolus versicolorHigh-risk hpvHuman papillomavirusHuman-papillomavirusNatural-historyPersistenceReal lifeVaginal gel

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Cancers due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2023, it was in position 78/322, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Oncology.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-04:

  • WoS: 5
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-04:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 29.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 29 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 54.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 1 (Altmetric).
  • The number of mentions in news outlets: 7 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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Awards linked to the item

This research was funded by Procare Health Iberia, S.L.
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