Article
IL17A and IL17F Gene Polymorphism Association with Psoriasis Risk and Response to Treatment in a Polish Population.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2016
Białecka Monika, Ostasz Roksana, Kurzawski Mateusz, Klimowicz Adam, Fabiańczyk Honorata, Bojko Piotr, Dziedziejko Violetta, Safranow Krzysztof, Machoy-Mokrzyńska Anna, Droździk Marek
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have revealed the pivotal role of Th17 cells and interleukin-17 (IL-17) in plaque psoriasis development and treatment outcome. The IL-17 family consists of 6 structurally related cytokines (IL-17A, IL-17B, IL-17C, IL-17D, IL-17E, IL-17F), of which IL-17A and IL-17F mediate similar biological effects. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate an association between the IL17A...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
