Mediators of Inflammation (Jan 2010)

Post-Genomics and Skin Inflammation

  • Daniela Braconi,
  • Giulia Bernardini,
  • Annalisa Santucci

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/364823
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2010

Abstract

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Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis are two chronic skin inflammatory diseases that have so far received a greater attention within the scientific community through different post-genomic approaches; on the contrary, acne, which is undoubtedly one of the most common skin disorders involving inflammatory processes, seems to be still quite neglected under the post-genomic point of view. In this paper, we will review how post-genomic technologies have provided new fundamental tools for the analysis of these three conditions and we will cast light on their potential in addressing future research challenges.