Frontiers in Immunology (Oct 2023)

The roles of T cells in psoriasis

  • Peng Zhang,
  • Yuwen Su,
  • Siying Li,
  • Hui Chen,
  • Ruifang Wu,
  • Haijing Wu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1081256
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14

Abstract

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Psoriasis is a recurring inflammatory skin condition characterized by scaly, red patches on the skin. It affects approximately 3% of the US population and is associated with histological changes such as epidermal hyperplasia, increased blood vessel proliferation, and infiltration of leukocytes into the skin’s dermis. T cells, which are classified into various subtypes, have been found to play significant roles in immune-mediated diseases, particularly psoriasis. This paper provides a review of the different T lymphocyte subtypes and their functions in psoriasis, as well as an overview of targeted therapies for treating psoriasis.

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