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From laboratory to clinic: rationale for biologic therapy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15450333     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Traditional systemic therapy for psoriasis is limited by either lack of efficacy or the long-term side effect profile of the medications used. Newer information about the pathophysiology of the disease has led to new perspectives on developing novel techniques for attacking psoriasis. This article discusses the pathogenesis of psoriasis, looks at the immunologic factors that contribute to forming a psoriatic plaque, reviews how novel biologic therapies are made, and explores how biologics can target each of these specific parts of the immunologic cascade.
Authors:
Stephanie Mehlis; Kenneth B Gordon
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Dermatologic clinics     Volume:  22     ISSN:  0733-8635     ISO Abbreviation:  Dermatol Clin     Publication Date:  2004 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-09-28     Completed Date:  2004-10-26     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8300886     Medline TA:  Dermatol Clin     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  371-7, vii-viii     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Medical School, 675 N. St. Clair Street, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biological Therapy / methods*
Chronic Disease
Combined Modality Therapy
Drug Delivery Systems
Female
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage*
Immunotherapy / methods
Male
Prognosis
Psoriasis / diagnosis*,  immunology,  therapy*
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
T-Lymphocytes / drug effects*
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Immunosuppressive Agents

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