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- Title
Pathogenesis and therapy of psoriasis.
- Authors
Lowes, Michelle A; Bowcock, Anne M; Krueger, James G
- Abstract
Psoriasis is one of the most common human skin diseases and is considered to have key genetic underpinnings. It is characterized by excessive growth and aberrant differentiation of keratinocytes, but is fully reversible with appropriate therapy. The trigger of the keratinocyte response is thought to be activation of the cellular immune system, with T cells, dendritic cells and various immune-related cytokines and chemokines implicated in pathogenesis. The newest therapies for psoriasis target its immune components and may predict potential treatments for other inflammatory human diseases.
- Publication
Nature, 2007, Vol 445, Issue 7130, p866
- ISSN
1476-4687
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1038/nature05663