Mediators of Inflammation (Jan 2003)
Simultaneous measurement of multiple Th1 and Th2 serum cytokines in psoriasis and correlation with disease severity
Abstract
Background: Psoriatic plaques have been shown to contain increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines. Serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-7, IL-8, and interferon (IFN)-γ have been reported elevated in psoriatic patients.