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IL-23 serum levels and IL23R polymorphisms in psoriasis: a meta-analysis of susceptibility and severity.
BMC immunology - 18 Feb 2026
Ahmadipanah Saboor, Shariat Rad Parand, Montaseri Maryam, Nemati Houshang, Sadeghi Masoud, Ramezani Mazaher
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BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease with a strong genetic basis. The Interleukin-23 (IL-23)/Th17 axis is central to its pathogenesis. While IL-23 is established, studies on systemic serum levels and IL23R gene polymorphisms yielded varied results. Our study clarified these associations through a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS: A systematic search was performed to find...
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