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[Latest aspects in psoriasis pathogenesis].
Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete - 1 Mar 2003
Prinz J C
Abstract excerpt
During recent years the understanding of psoriasis pathogenesis has changed essentially. Psoriasis is now considered as a T cell mediated inflammation of the skin. Genetic predisposition and microbial environment cooperate in the induction of an antigen-specific T cell mediated immune response which may persist lifelong. The phenotype of the psoriatic inflammation is determined by the particular functional...
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