Model of Psoriasis Pathogenesis (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Model of Psoriasis Pathogenesis

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Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder. IL-17A and other cytokines act on keratinocytes to activate further inflammatory mediator production, thereby creating an inflammatory loop.

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Ryuta MUROMOTO, Hokkaido University

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