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Impaired function of regulatory T cells in patients with psoriasis is mediated by phosphorylation of STAT3.
Journal of dermatological science - 1 Feb 2016
Yang Luting, Li Bing, Dang Erle, Jin Liang, Fan Xueli, Wang Gang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a T cell-mediated chronic inflammatory skin disease. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are crucial in suppressing immune response to maintain the immune balance. Wheras Tregs from psoriatic patients showed poorly activity in suppressing activation of responder T cells (Tresp), the mechanisms involved in this process are still unknown. OBJECTIVES: In this study, we investigated the possible role...
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