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Lu CW, Tseng CY, Wang CW, Lin SH, Chen CB, Hui RCY, Chi CC, Huang YH, Lee CH, Lin FJ, Chung WH. Clinical Characteristics and Disease Burden of Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Flares in Taiwan. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2024; 14:2261-2275. [PMID: 39078583 PMCID: PMC11333409 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-024-01228-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare and severe psoriasis subtype characterized by the rapid onset of coalescing sterile pustules over broad body areas and systemic inflammation. Data on its clinical course and outcomes in Taiwan are limited. We evaluated the clinical profile and outcomes of patients with GPP flares in Taiwan. METHODS This retrospective analysis included adult patients with moderate-to-severe GPP flares occurring in January 2008-December 2021. Data were extracted from medical charts and electronic health records in the Chang Gung Research Database. Statistical analyses were performed using SAS for Windows (version 9.4). Multivariate Poisson regression models were built to investigate different predictors of GPP flare rate. RESULTS Thirty-four patients with 81 moderate-to-severe GPP flares were identified. Of the 14 patients undergoing genetic analysis, 10 (71.4%) had an IL36RN mutation. Patients' mean age at the index GPP flare was 47.1 ± 16.5 years; 58.0% of the flares were severe, while 42.0% were moderate. Overall, 96.3% of GPP flares were treated with at least one systemic therapy, acitretin being the most prescribed (85.2%), followed by cyclosporine (45.7%) and methotrexate (18.5%). After treatment, the proportion of flares responding positively increased from 0% on day 2 to 6.2% by week 12. Patients were newly diagnosed with psoriasis (23.5%), hypertension (20.6%), diabetes mellitus (14.7%), psoriatic arthritis (2.9%), malignant tumor (8.8%), and depression/anxiety (2.9%) after enrollment. Complications occurring within 12 weeks of GPP flares included arthritis (25.9% of the flares), skin infection (8.6%), and other infections (2.5%). No fatalities were reported. In the multivariate model, former smokers, patients with hepatic disease, and patients with psoriatic arthritis had an increased GPP rate ratio (RR) of 13.33 (95% confidence interval, CI, 2.87-61.78), 14.08 (95% CI 3.04-65.29), and 34.84 (95% CI 4.77- 254.42), respectively. Contrarily, obese and rheumatoid arthritis patients had a lower GPP rate ratio of 0.21 (95% CI 0.08-0.54) and 0.07 (95% CI 0.006-0.78), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the complexity of GPP flare presentations and the need for individualized, patient-centered management approaches and continued research to improve affected individuals' care and outcomes.
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- Chun-Wei Lu
- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity, Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taipei and Keelung, No. 5, Fuxing St, Guishan District, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity, Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taipei and Keelung, No. 5, Fuxing St, Guishan District, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
- Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Chang Gung Immunology Consortium, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity, Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taipei and Keelung, No. 5, Fuxing St, Guishan District, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Chang Gung Immunology Consortium, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Guishan, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Whole-Genome Research Core Laboratory of Human Diseases, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity, Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taipei and Keelung, No. 5, Fuxing St, Guishan District, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity, Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taipei and Keelung, No. 5, Fuxing St, Guishan District, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity, Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taipei and Keelung, No. 5, Fuxing St, Guishan District, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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D’Onghia M, Ciaffi J, Calabrese L, Tognetti L, Cinotti E, Rubegni P, Frediani B, Ursini F. Fibromyalgia and Skin Disorders: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4404. [PMID: 39124671 PMCID: PMC11312914 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13154404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Background: Fibromyalgia is a complex multifaceted syndrome primarily characterised by chronic musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and functional symptoms. Although FM is known to be associated with several comorbidities, the aim of this systematic review was to comprehensively examine the available evidence regarding the relationship between FM and dermatological manifestations. Methods: We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, and MedLine and Web of Science (WOS) databases were searched up to June 2023. After removing duplicate records, 21 articles were deemed eligible for inclusion in the qualitative synthesis. Results: Overall, the included studies revealed an increased frequency of FM among patients with cutaneous diseases, including psoriasis, chronic urticaria, contact allergy, acneiform disorders, hidradenitis suppurativa, and vitiligo. Additionally, the presence of comorbid FM may intensify skin conditions, which has a negative impact on quality of life and vice versa. Conclusions: Although the causal mechanisms of FM are still far from being understood, this systematic review suggests a relationship between FM and skin disorders. However, further research is encouraged in this area.
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- Martina D’Onghia
- Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, Dermatology Section, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (M.D.); (L.C.); (E.C.); (P.R.)
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- Medicine and Rheumatology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, 40123 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, Dermatology Section, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (M.D.); (L.C.); (E.C.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, Dermatology Section, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (M.D.); (L.C.); (E.C.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, Dermatology Section, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (M.D.); (L.C.); (E.C.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, Dermatology Section, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy; (M.D.); (L.C.); (E.C.); (P.R.)
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- Rheumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy;
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- Medicine and Rheumatology Unit, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, 40123 Bologna, Italy
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Long Q, Ma T, Wang Y, Chen S, Tang S, Wang T, Zhou Y, Xu K, Wan P, Cao Y. Orientin alleviates the inflammatory response in psoriasis like dermatitis in BALB/c mice by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 134:112261. [PMID: 38761783 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin, is characterized by an atypical proliferation of epidermal keratinocytes and immune cell infiltration. Orientin is a flavonoid monomer with potent anti-inflammatory activities. However, the therapeutic effects of orientin on psoriasis and the underlying mechanisms have not been elucidated. OBJECTIVE To investigate the therapeutic effect of orientin on psoriasis and the underlying mechanisms using network pharmacology and experimental studies. METHODS A psoriasis-like mouse model was established using imiquimod (IMQ). Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) was used to stimulate the RAW264.7 and HaCaT cells in vitro. The therapeutic effects of orientin and the underlying mechanism were analyzed using histopathological, immunohistochemical, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, flow cytometry, and western blotting analyses. RESULTS Orientin ameliorated skin lesions and suppressed keratinocyte proliferation and immune cell infiltration in the IMQ-induced psoriasis-like mouse model. Additionally, orientin inhibited the secretion of the pro-inflammatory factors interleukin (IL)-1β, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17, and IL-23 in the psoriasis-like mouse model and LPS-induced RAW264.7 and HaCaT cells. Furthermore, orientin mitigated the LPS-induced upregulation of reactive oxygen species and downregulation of IL-10 and glutathione levels. Orientin alleviated inflammation by downregulating the MAPK signaling pathway. CONCLUSION Orientin alleviated psoriasis-like dermatitis by suppressing the MAPK signaling pathway, suggesting that orientin is a potential therapeutic for psoriasis.
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- Qiu Long
- School of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China; Molecular Biology Laboratory, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China; Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Guizhou Medical University Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China; Department of Dermatology, Guizhou Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Guizhou Medical University Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou 550000, China.
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Potestio L, Lauletta G, Tommasino N, Portarapillo A, Salsano A, Battista T, Martora F, Megna M. Risk Factors for Psoriasis Flares: A Narrative Review. PSORIASIS (AUCKLAND, N.Z.) 2024; 14:39-50. [PMID: 38831846 PMCID: PMC11146339 DOI: 10.2147/ptt.s323281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory cutaneous disease with multifactorial pathogenesis involving both genetic and environmental factors as well as the innate and acquired immune response. Several triggering factors may exacerbate or worsen the disease. In this context, we performed a review manuscript with the aim of investigating current literature on psoriasis risk factors, also showing possible mechanisms by which they act on psoriasis. Globally, risk factors can be divided in classic risk factors (eg, mechanical stress, infections and dysbiosis of the skin, common drugs, environment and pollution, lifestyle, psychological stress, hormonal and metabolic alterations) which have long been known to be responsible for worsening and/or reoccurrence of psoriatic manifestations, and emerging risk factors (eg, biological drugs, immunotherapy for oncologic disease, Covid-19, and vaccines) defined as those newly identified risk factors. Accurate patient information and monitoring of risk factors as well as planned follow-ups may help to prevent and treat the worsening of psoriasis and consequently improve the quality of life of psoriatic patients.
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- Luca Potestio
- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Tampa M, Nicolae I, Ene CD, Mitran CI, Mitran MI, Matei C, Georgescu SR. The Interplay between Nitrosative Stress, Inflammation, and Antioxidant Defense in Patients with Lichen Planus. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:670. [PMID: 38929109 PMCID: PMC11200615 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13060670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of unelucidated etiology. LP immunopathogenesis is mainly governed by cytotoxic T lymphocytes that mediate an immune response in basal keratinocytes, which may transform into a reservoir of antigens able to initiate an autoimmune reaction. However, other pathogenic pathways complement these mechanisms. Recent studies highlight the involvement of nitrosative stress in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory skin diseases. Current data on its role in the pathogenesis of LP are scarce. METHODS In this article, we investigated nitrosative stress in 40 cutaneous LP (CLP) patients compared to 40 healthy subjects using serum markers including nitrosative stress markers-direct nitrite, total nitrite, nitrate and symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA), total antioxidant status (TAS), and hsCRP, a marker of inflammation, and analyzed the relationship between nitrosative stress, antioxidant defense, and inflammation to offer new insights into the role of the NO pathway in LP pathogenesis. RESULTS We identified significantly higher serum levels of direct nitrite, total nitrite, nitrate, SDMA and hsCRP, and significantly lower levels of TAS in CLP patients versus controls. There were significant negative correlations between the serum levels of TAS and significantl positive correlations between the serum levels of hsCRP and the analyzed nitrosative stress markers in patients with CLP. CONCLUSION Our results indicate an increased level of nitrosative stress in LP patients that correlates with a pro-inflammatory status and altered antioxidant defense.
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- Mircea Tampa
- Department of Dermatology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.T.); (S.R.G.)
- Department of Dermatology, ‘Victor Babes’ Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases, 030303 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Dermatology, ‘Victor Babes’ Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases, 030303 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Departments of Nephrology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Nephrology, ‘Carol Davila’ Nephrology Hospital, 010731 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.I.M.); (M.I.M.)
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- Department of Microbiology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (C.I.M.); (M.I.M.)
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- Department of Dermatology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.T.); (S.R.G.)
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- Department of Dermatology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.T.); (S.R.G.)
- Department of Dermatology, ‘Victor Babes’ Clinical Hospital for Infectious Diseases, 030303 Bucharest, Romania;
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Yang X, Cheng J, Yin X, Ao T, He X, Yang Y, Lin Y, Chen Z. Metabolic Profiling for Unveiling Mechanisms of Kushenol F against Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis with UHPLC/MS Analysis. Molecules 2024; 29:2410. [PMID: 38893287 PMCID: PMC11173924 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29112410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Psoriasis is a common chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder. Sophora flavescens Alt. (S. flavescens) has been widely acknowledged in the prevention and treatment of psoriasis. Kushenol F (KSCF) is a natural isopentenyl flavonoid extracted from the root of S. flavescens. We aimed to investigate the effect and mechanism of KSCF on imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions in mice. A mouse model of psoriasis was induced with 5% IMQ for 5 days, and the mice were given KSCF dermally for 5 days. Changes in skin morphology, the psoriasis area, the severity index (PASI), and inflammatory factors of psoriasis-like skin lesions were evaluated. Metabolites in the psoriasis-like skin lesions were analyzed with ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry followed by a multivariate statistical analysis to identify the differential metabolites and metabolic pathway. The results of the present study confirmed that KSCF significantly reduced PASI scores, epidermal thickening, and epidermal cell proliferation and differentiation. KSCF also reduced the levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17A, IL-22, IL-23, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in the injured skin tissues while increasing IL-10 content. KSCF significantly regulated metabolites in the skin samples, and a total of 161 significant metabolites were identified. These differential metabolites involved sphingolipid and linoleic acid metabolism and steroid hormone biosynthesis. Collectively, KSCF inhibited the inflammatory response to prevent IMQ-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions in mice by call-backing the levels of 161 endogenous metabolites and affecting their related metabolic pathways. KSCF has the potential to be developed as a topical drug for treating psoriasis symptoms.
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- Xingxin Yang
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (T.A.); (X.H.)
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China;
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (T.A.); (X.H.)
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (T.A.); (X.H.)
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (T.A.); (X.H.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311403, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming 650500, China; (X.Y.); (X.Y.); (T.A.); (X.H.)
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- Science and Technology Achievement Incubation Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650500, China;
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Megna M, Ruggiero A, Martora F, Vallone Y, Guerrasio G, Potestio L. Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Guselkumab in Psoriasis Patients Who Failed Anti-IL17: A Two-Year Real-Life Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2691. [PMID: 38731220 PMCID: PMC11084869 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13092691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Guselkumab is the first approved human IgG1λ monoclonal antibody selectively targeting the p19 subunit of interleukin (IL)-23. Despite its effectiveness and safety, which have been widely reported by clinical trials and real-life experiences, data regarding its use on patients who previously failed anti-IL17 are limited or characterized by a reduced follow-up period. These data are essential to guide clinicians in biologic switching, considering that anti-IL23 and anti-IL17 partially share their therapeutic targets, as well as some patients who may have to interrupt treatment with anti-IL17 for loss of efficacy over time or the development of adverse events (AEs). In this context, we performed a retrospective study with the aim of evaluating the long-term use (2 years) of guselkumab in psoriasis patients who previously failed at least one anti-IL17 in a real-life setting, also focusing attention on psoriasis located in difficult-to-treat areas (the scalp, palms or soles, fingernails, genitals). A total of 61 patients (35 male, 57.4%; mean age 57.6 ± 8.8 years) were enrolled. Of these, 30 (49.2%) patients failed secukinumab, 21 (34.4%) failed ixekizumab, 7 (11.5%) failed brodalumab, and 3 (4.9%) failed both secukinumab and ixekizumab. At the baseline, the mean PASI and BSA were 12.8 ± 8.4 and 24.5 ± 26.6, respectively. During week 16, PASI90 and PASI100 responses were achieved by 60.7% and 37.7% of patients, respectively, which continued to improve up to week 104 (PASI90: 73.8%, PASI100: 59.0%). Clinical improvement in difficult-to-treat areas was detected as well. In particular, a slower improvement for fingernails and the palmoplantar region was reported compared to scalp and genital psoriasis at week 16. However, no differences were found following 28 weeks of therapy. Primary and secondary inefficacy were reported by 1 (1.6%) and 5 (8.2%) patients. As regards safety, no severe AEs were collected.
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- Matteo Megna
- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Lin Y, Wu X, Yang Y, Wu Y, Xiang L, Zhang C. The multifaceted role of autophagy in skin autoimmune disorders: a guardian or culprit? Front Immunol 2024; 15:1343987. [PMID: 38690268 PMCID: PMC11058840 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1343987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Autophagy is a cellular process that functions to maintain intracellular homeostasis via the degradation and recycling of defective organelles or damaged proteins. This dynamic mechanism participates in various biological processes, such as the regulation of cellular differentiation, proliferation, survival, and the modulation of inflammation and immune responses. Recent evidence has demonstrated the involvement of polymorphisms in autophagy-related genes in various skin autoimmune diseases. In addition, autophagy, along with autophagy-related proteins, also contributes to homeostasis maintenance and immune regulation in the skin, which is associated with skin autoimmune disorders. This review aims to provide an overview of the multifaceted role of autophagy in skin autoimmune diseases and shed light on the potential of autophagy-targeting therapeutic strategies in dermatology.
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- Department of Dermatology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Zheng YX, Chen XB, Xu F, Cui YZ, Wang ZY, Zhou Y, Fu NC, Yang XY, Chen XY, Zheng M, Man XY. Glycyl-tRNA Synthetase Induces Psoriasis-Like Skin by Facilitating Skin Inflammation and Vascular Endothelial Cell Angiogenesis. J Invest Dermatol 2024; 144:774-785.e10. [PMID: 37827278 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2023.09.270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Psoriasis is characterized by excessive keratinocyte proliferation and immunocyte infiltration, but the underlying pathogenesis remains unclear. Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases are universally expressed enzymes that catalyze the first step of protein synthesis. Glycyl-tRNA synthetase (GARS) is a member of the aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase family. In addition to its canonical function, we found that GARS was overexpressed in the serum and skin lesions of patients with psoriasis. Moreover, GARS was highly expressed in human skin keratinocytes, and GARS knockdown in keratinocytes suppressed cell proliferation and promoted apoptosis through NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathway. Moreover, intradermal injection of recombinant GARS protein caused skin thickening, angiogenesis, and IFN/TNF-driven skin inflammation. Intriguingly, the reported functional receptor for GARS, cadherin 6 (CDH6), was specifically expressed in vascular endothelial cells, and we found that keratinocyte-derived GARS promotes inflammation and angiogenesis of vascular endothelial cells through CDH6. In addition, intradermal injection of GARS aggravated the phenotype and angiogenesis in imiquimod-induced psoriasiform dermatitis models, whereas the psoriatic phenotype and angiogenesis were relieved after knockdown of GARS by adeno-associated virus. Taken together, the results of this study identify the critical role of GARS in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and suggest that blocking GARS may be a therapeutic approach for alleviating psoriasis.
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- Yu-Xin Zheng
- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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Guo D, Li X, Wang J, Liu X, Wang Y, Huang S, Dang N. Single-cell RNA-seq reveals keratinocyte and fibroblast heterogeneity and their crosstalk via epithelial-mesenchymal transition in psoriasis. Cell Death Dis 2024; 15:207. [PMID: 38472183 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-024-06583-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The pathogenesis of psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory autoimmune skin disease with a high global prevalence, remains unclear. We performed a high-resolution single-cell RNA sequencing analysis of 94,759 cells from 13 samples, including those from psoriasis model mice and wild-type mice. We presented a single-cell atlas of the skin of imiquimod-induced mice with psoriasis and WT mice, especially the heterogeneity of keratinocytes and fibroblasts. More interestingly, we discovered that special keratinocyte subtypes and fibroblast subtypes could interact with each other through epithelial-mesenchymal transition and validated the results with drug verification. Moreover, we conducted a tentative exploration of the potential pathways involved and revealed that the IL-17 signalling pathway may be the most relevant pathway. Collectively, we revealed the full-cycle landscape of key cells associated with psoriasis and provided a more comprehensive understanding of the pathogenesis of psoriasis.
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- Dianhao Guo
- Department of Dermatology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University& Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, Binzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Clinical and Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University& Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Institute of Basic Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Zeng B, Yan Y, Zhang Y, Wang C, Huang W, Zhong X, Chen Z, Xie M, Yang Z. Dendrobium officinale Polysaccharide (DOP) inhibits cell hyperproliferation, inflammation and oxidative stress to improve keratinocyte psoriasis-like state. Adv Med Sci 2024; 69:167-175. [PMID: 38521458 DOI: 10.1016/j.advms.2024.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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PURPOSE Psoriasis is a skin disease characterized by excessive proliferation, inflammation and oxidative stress in keratinocytes. The present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide (DOP) on keratinocyte psoriasis-like models. METHODS The HaCaT keratinocyte inflammation models were induced by interleukin (IL)-22 or lipopolysaccharide (LPS), respectively, and oxidative stress damage within cells was elicited by H2O2 and treated using DOP. CCK-8 and EdU were carried out to detect cell proliferation. ELISA, qRT-PCR, and Western blot were conducted to measure the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL17A, IL-23, IL1β, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and IL-6. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) level in keratinocytes was detected by flow cytometry. Cell proliferation-associated proteins (PCNA, Ki67, Cyclin D1) and pathway proteins (p-AKT and AKT), and oxidative stress marker proteins (Nrf-2, CAT, SOD1) were detected by Western blot. RESULT DOP did not affect the proliferation of normal keratinocytes, but DOP was able to inhibit the proliferative activity of IL-22-induced overproliferating keratinocytes and suppress the expression of proliferation-related factors PCNA, Ki67, and Cyclin D1 as well as the proliferation pathway p-AKT. In addition, DOP treatment was able to inhibit IL-22 and LPS-induced inflammation and H2O2-induced oxidative stress, including the expression of IL17A, IL-23, IL1β, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL1β, as well as the expression levels of intracellular ROS levels and cellular oxidative stress-related indicators SOD, MDA, CAT, Nrf-2 and SOD1. CONCLUSION DOP inhibits keratinocyte hyperproliferation, inflammation and oxidative stress to improve the keratinocyte psoriasis-like state.
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- Bijun Zeng
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China; Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center for Medicinal and Functional Food, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, Hunan, China; Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-Class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-Class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-Class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-Class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-Class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-Class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-Class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China; Hunan Engineering Technology Research Center for Medicinal and Functional Food, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, The Domestic First-Class Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410005, Hunan, China.
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Xiao Q, Lu Y, Yao W, Gong C, Jia C, Gao J, Guo J, Qiu T, Jiang Y, Huang M, Chu W, Xu Q, Xu N. Molybdenum nanoparticles as a potential topical medication for alopecia treatment through antioxidant pathways that differ from minoxidil. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 82:127368. [PMID: 38150949 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2023.127368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hair loss is a common dermatological condition including various types such as alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, etc. Minoxidil is a topical medication used for treating hair loss, which is effective for various types of alopecia. However, minoxidil has limitations in treating hair loss, such as slow onset of action and low efficacy, and it cannot effectively inhibit one of the major pathogenic factors of hair loss - excessive oxidative stress. METHODS Transition metal elements with rapid electron transfer, such as molybdenum, have been extensively studied and applied for inhibiting oxidative stress. We established a mouse model for hair growth and intervened with nano-sized molybdenum, minoxidil, and a combination of both. The physicochemical properties of nano-sized molybdenum enabled it to mediate oxidative stress more quickly. RESULTS The results showed that nano-sized molybdenum can accelerate hair growth, increase the number of local hair follicles, and reduce the expression of oxidative stress-related molecules such as iNOS, COX2, and androgen receptors. The combination of nano-sized molybdenum and minoxidil showed an additive effect in promoting hair growth. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that nano-sized molybdenum might be a potential topical medication for treating hair loss by inhibiting the oxidative stress pathway. Nano-sized molybdenum, alone or in combination with minoxidil, could be a promising therapeutic approach for patients with hair loss, particularly those who do not respond well to current treatments. Further clinical studies are warranted to confirm the efficacy and safety of this novel treatment.
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- Qin Xiao
- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tongji University, Shanghai 200120, PR China.
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Li J, Lu Y, Zhao X. Exploring the causal relationship between inflammatory cytokines and immunoinflammatory dermatoses: a Mendelian randomization study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1263714. [PMID: 38357652 PMCID: PMC10864622 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1263714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Objectives Previous studies have shown that the onset and progression of several immunoinflammatory dermatoses are closely related to specific immune-inflammatory responses. To further assess the causal relationship between 41 inflammatory cytokines and immunoinflammatory dermatoses, we used a Mendelian randomization method. Methods Mendelian two-sample randomization utilized inflammatory cytokines from a GWAS abstract containing 8,293 healthy participants as well as psoriasis (4,510 cases and 212,242 controls), atopic dermatitis (7,024 cases and 198,740 controls), and vitiligo (131 cases and 207,482 controls). The causal relationship between exposure and outcome was explored primarily using inverse variance weighting. In addition, multiple sensitivity analyses, including MR-Egger, weighted median, simple model, weighted model, and MR-PRESSO, were simultaneously applied to enhance the final results. Results The results showed that in clinical practice, IL-4 and IL-1RA were suggestive indicators of atopic dermatitis risk (OR = 0.878, 95% CI = 0.78-0.99, p = 0.036; OR = 0.902, 95% CI = 0.82-1.00, p = 0.045). SCGF-b was a suggestive indicator of psoriasis risk (OR = 1.095, 95% CI = 1.01-1.18, p = 0.023). IL-4 is a suggestive indicator of vitiligo risk (OR = 2.948, 95% CI = 1.28-6.79, p = 0.011). Conclusion Our findings suggest that circulating inflammatory cytokines may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of chronic skin inflammation. IL-4 and IL-1RA may have inhibitory roles in the risk of developing atopic dermatitis, while SCGF-b may have a promoting role in the risk of developing psoriasis. Furthermore, IL-4 may contribute to the risk of developing vitiligo. These results provide insights into further understanding the mechanisms of chronic skin inflammation and offer new targets and strategies for the prevention and treatment of related diseases.
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- Jiaxuan Li
- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Zhu X, Xu Q, Liu Z, Cao Z, Li M, Wei J, Du L, Han C, Zhang C. Qingre Lishi Decoction ameliorates imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin lesions in SKH-1 mice by regulating the Treg-DC-Th17 axis and inhibiting MAPK-mediated DC maturation. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:116931. [PMID: 37473822 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Psoriasis, an immune system disorder, is a chronic relapsing disease that cannot be cured. Chinese herbal medicine is gradually considered a promising alternative treatment for psoriasis due to its multiple effects, ability to target multiple pathways and lower toxicity. Qingre Lishi Decoction (QRLSD) is effective in clinical treatment. However, its related molecular mechanism remains to be elucidated. AIM OF THE STUDY The purpose of this research was to investigate the therapeutic impacts of Qingre Lishi Decoction on the murine model of psoriasis-like skin lesions induced by imiquimod and to reveal the underlying mechanisms. MATERIALS AND METHODS First, QRLSD was orally administered to evaluate its efficacy in an imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis mouse model. Further, UPLC-Q-TOF/MS was used to analyze the compounds of QRLSD. To investigate the mechanism and main targets of QRLSD for treating psoriasis, network pharmacology and molecular docking methods were utilized. Finally, To further confirm the anti-psoriasis target, dendritic cells derived from bone marrow (BMDCs) were cultured in vitro. RESULTS In vivo experiments found that QRLSD could regulate the ratio of dendritic cells, Treg cells, and Th17 cells in the body and inhibit inflammation and keratinocyte proliferation in psoriasis-like skin lesions. Further analysis showed that the p38-MAPK pathway is one of its main signaling pathways. In vitro experiments confirmed that QRLSD suppressed the maturation and activation of BMDCs via the p38-MAPK signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that Qingre Lishi Decoction has the promise to be an effective formula for treating psoriasis through the p38-MAPK pathway, which can help break through the current limitations of psoriasis in clinical treatment.
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- Xia Zhu
- Department of Dermato-Venereology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Department of Dermato-Venereology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Department of Dermato-Venereology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Department of Dermato-Venereology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Department of Dermato-Venereology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Department of Dermato-Venereology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Department of Dermato-Venereology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Department of Dermato-Venereology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China
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- Department of Dermato-Venereology, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, China.
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Chen H, Su Z, Pan X, Zheng X, Li H, Ye Z, Tang B, Lu Y, Zheng G, Lu C. Phytochemicals: Targeting autophagy to treat psoriasis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 120:155041. [PMID: 37678054 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is an immune-mediated chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by well-defined erythema and white scales, which affects approximately 2% of the worldwide population and causes long-term distress to patients. Therefore, development of safe and effective therapeutic drugs is imminent. Autophagy, an evolutionarily conserved catabolic process, degrades intracellular constituents to maintain cellular energy homeostasis. Numerous studies have revealed that autophagy is closely related to immune function, such as removal of intracellular bacteria, inflammatory cytokine secretion, antigen presentation, and lymphocyte development. Phytochemicals derived from natural plants are often used to treat psoriasis due to their unique therapeutic properties and favorable safety. So far, a mass of phytochemicals have been proven to be able to activate autophagy and thus alleviate psoriasis. This review aimed to provide directions for finding phytochemicals that target autophagy to treat psoriasis. METHODS The relevant literatures were collected from classical TCM books and a variety of databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Springer Link, Web of Science and China National Knowledge Infrastructure) till December 2022. Search terms were "Phytochemical", "Psoriasis" and "Autophagy". The retrieved data followed PRISMA criteria (preferred reporting items for systematic review). RESULTS Phytochemicals treat psoriasis mainly through regulating immune cell function, inhibiting excessive inflammatory response, and reducing oxidative stress. While the role and mechanism of autophagy in the pathogenesis of psoriasis have been confirmed in human trials, most of the evidence for phytochemicals that target autophagy to treat psoriasis comes from animal studies. The research focusing on the role of phytochemical-mediated autophagy in the prevention and treatment of psoriasis is limited, and the definite relationship between phytochemical-regulated autophagy and treatment of psoriasis still deserves further experimental confirmation. CONCLUSIONS Phytochemicals with autophagic activities will provide new insights into the therapeutic intervention for psoriasis.
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- Haiming Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Department of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Department of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Department of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Department of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Department of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Department of Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, The Second Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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Sun D, Feng WY, Mou JK, Chen L, Zhao YD, Yan XN, Li WB. Effect of governor vessel moxibustion (GVM) therapy with mild to moderate psoriasis: A randomized clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35726. [PMID: 37904430 PMCID: PMC10615393 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND It was hypothesized that governor vessel moxibustion (GVM) therapy may improve the course of mild to moderate psoriasis (PS) in patients. METHODS A randomized, controlled clinical trial lasting 40 days was conducted at the Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine. Investigators were blinded to patient groupings. Individuals with mild to moderate PS ranging in age from 18 to 70 years were enrolled. GVM therapy was administered one every 10 days for 40 days with 1.5 hours on the governor meridian in the GVM therapy group. The PS area and severity index (PASI) and dermatological life quality index (DLQI) scores were monitored before and after treatment. RESULTS There was a significant reduction in the mean PASI score in the GVM therapy group of 0.76 points (2.37 [2.61]; SE, 0.39) after 40 days of treatment compared with the control group (3.12 [2.12], SE, 0.32) (P < .01). There were also significantly greater changes in the DLQI scores of the GVM therapy group (4.23 [2.25]; SE, 0.34) compared with those in the control group (8.91 [3.85]; SE, 0.59) (P < .001). CONCLUSION GVM therapy effectively reduced both PASI and DLQI scores in patients with mild to moderate PS.
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- Dan Sun
- Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
- First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shaanxi Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Xi’an, China
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Diaz AJ, Rosety MA, Armario JC, Bandez MJ, Garcia-Gomez N, Sanchez-Sanchez E, Diaz J, Castejon-Riber C, Bernardi M, Rosety-Rodriguez M M, Ordonez FJ, Rosety I. Regular Exercise Improved Fatigue and Musculoskeletal Pain in Young Adult Psoriatic Patients without Psoriatic Arthritis. Nutrients 2023; 15:4563. [PMID: 37960216 PMCID: PMC10648681 DOI: 10.3390/nu15214563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Fatigue and musculoskeletal pain are also frequent in patients with psoriasis (PsO) without arthritis (PsA). The current study aimed to assess the impact of an intervention program based on aerobic training to reduce fatigue and musculoskeletal pain in patients with PsO without PsA. A total of 118 male patients with PsO volunteered in the current interventional study and were randomly allocated to the experimental (n = 59) or control group (n = 59). The intervention consisted of a 16-week aerobic training program on a treadmill, three sessions per week, consisting of a warm-up, 35-50 min treadmill exercise (increasing 5 min/4 weeks) at a work intensity of 50-65% of peak heart-rate (increasing 5%/4 weeks), and cooling-down. The functional assessment of chronic illness therapy fatigue scale (FACIT-Fatigue), health assessment questionnaire disability index (HAQ-DI), and visual analog scale (VAS) were compared pre and post intervention. Nutritional intake, maximal aerobic power, lipid profile, serum markers of muscle damage, and body composition were also assessed. When compared to baseline, FACIT-Fatigue, HAQ-DI, and VAS scores were significantly improved without increasing markers of muscle damage. Fat mass percentage, lipid profile, and maximal oxygen consumption were also improved. In conclusion, a 16-week aerobic training program at moderate intensity was safe, well tolerated, and effective in psoriatic patients without PsA. Long-term follow-up studies are required to examine whether these promising results may improve clinical outcomes.
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- Antonio J. Diaz
- School of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Cadiz, Ana Viya Avenue, 52, 11009 Cadiz, Spain;
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- School of Sports Sciences, University of Cadiz, Rep. Saharahui Avenue, 12, 11519 Cadiz, Spain;
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- Dermatology Unit, School of Medicine, University of Cadiz, Fragela Square s/n, 11003 Cadiz, Spain;
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- Biomedicine Department, School of Medicine, University of Cadiz, Fragela Square s/n, 11003 Cadiz, Spain;
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- Histology and Pathology Department, School of Medicine, University of Cadiz, Fragela Square s/n, 11003 Cadiz, Spain;
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- School of Sports Sciences, University of Cadiz, Rep. Saharahui Avenue, 12, 11519 Cadiz, Spain;
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- School of Education Sciences, University of Cordoba, C/San Alberto Magno s/n, 14071 Cordoba, Spain;
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- School of Sports Medicine, University La Sapienza, Ple. Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- School of Sports Medicine, University of Cadiz, Virgen del Carmen s/n, 11100 Cadiz, Spain; (M.R.-R.M.); (F.J.O.)
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- School of Sports Medicine, University of Cadiz, Virgen del Carmen s/n, 11100 Cadiz, Spain; (M.R.-R.M.); (F.J.O.)
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- Human Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, University of Cadiz, Fragela Square s/n, 11003 Cadiz, Spain;
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Miot HA, Criado PR, de Castro CCS, Ianhez M, Talhari C, Ramos PM. JAK-STAT pathway inhibitors in dermatology. An Bras Dermatol 2023; 98:656-677. [PMID: 37230920 PMCID: PMC10404561 DOI: 10.1016/j.abd.2023.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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The JAK-STAT signaling pathway mediates important cellular processes such as immune response, carcinogenesis, cell differentiation, division and death. Therefore, drugs that interfere with different JAK-STAT signaling patterns have potential indications for various medical conditions. The main dermatological targets of JAK-STAT pathway inhibitors are inflammatory or autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata; however, several dermatoses are under investigation to expand this list of indications. As JAK-STAT pathway inhibitors should gradually occupy a relevant space in dermatological prescriptions, this review presents the main available drugs, their immunological effects, and their pharmacological characteristics, related to clinical efficacy and safety, aiming to validate the best dermatological practice.
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- Hélio Amante Miot
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brazil.
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- Centro Universitário Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, SP, Brazil; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Santos, Santos, SP, Brazil
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- Hospital de Dermatologia Sanitária do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil; Escola de Medicina, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Tropical Medicine and Dermatology, Instituto de Patologia Tropical e Saúde Pública, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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Gao G, Cui Y, Cheng H. Association between retinol binding protein-4 and psoriasis vulgaris: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1208969. [PMID: 37711744 PMCID: PMC10498455 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1208969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Background Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic skin disease which is related to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. In the pathogenesis of these diseases, adipokines, including retinol binding protein-4 (RBP-4), play crucial roles. Studies have also shown that RBP-4 might be a meaningful factor in psoriasis however, relying on the analysis of a single study have some drawbacks. Objective To evaluate the association between RBP-4 and psoriasis vulgaris more comprehensively. Methods Six databases were searched to obtain relevant publications. The selection of the included studies was based on a criteria. The standardized mean difference (SMD) was used for analysis. A value of p < 0.05 was defined as significance. Results Seven studies were included, with 271 cases and 235 controls. In the comparison between patients and controls, the merged data suggested that levels of RBP-4 were significantly higher in patients (SMD = 0.61, 95%CI: 0.14, 1.07, p < 0.05). In five studies containing the data of RBP-4 levels before and after treatment, no significance was found, either for RBP-4 levels in the after-treatment group and control group in these five studies (p > 0.05). Subgroup analysis was conducted based on the therapy method. Patients with systematic treatment showed a significant decrease of BRP-4 level after the treatment (SMD = -0.64, 95%CI: -1.26, -0.03, p < 0.05). Conclusion For patients with psoriasis vulgaris, RBP-4 levels are elevated, and systematic treatment can lower these levels. RBP-4 might act as a key indicator for the diagnosis, efficacy assessment, and comorbidity monitoring of the patients. Further studies with well-designed protocols and enlarged populations are still needed.
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Sun L, Zhao L, Yang K, Li Z, Wang Y, Wang T, Wang M, Zeng Y, Zhou X, Yang W. Serum total bilirubin and one-year prognosis of patients with coronary artery disease and psoriasis. iScience 2023; 26:107106. [PMID: 37416466 PMCID: PMC10320203 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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To evaluate the potential predictive value of total bilirubin (TBIL) for one-year prognosis in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and psoriasis. 278 psoriasis patients who underwent coronary angiography and were diagnosed as CAD were recruited. Baseline TBIL was measured at admission. Patients were divided into three groups according to the third tertiles of TBIL. The coronary angiography showed that lower TBIL was associated with the severity of lesion calcification. After a mean follow-up of 315 days, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs) were reported in 61 patients. Compared with patients with higher TBIL tertiles, the incidence of MACCEs increased significantly in patients with middle and lower TBIL tertiles. The incidence of MACCEs in one-year follow-up was significantly different between higher and lower tertiles. The findings indicate that decreased TBIL is a potential predictor of poor prognosis in patients with psoriasis and CAD.
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- Lin Sun
- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Vander Does A, Ju T, Mohsin N, Chopra D, Yosipovitch G. How to get rid of itching. Pharmacol Ther 2023; 243:108355. [PMID: 36739914 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2023.108355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Itch is an unpleasant sensation arising from a variety of dermatologic, neuropathic, systemic, and psychogenic etiologies. Various itch pathways are implicated according to the underlying etiology. A variety of pruritogens, or itch mediators, as well as receptors have been identified and provide potential therapeutic targets. Recent research has primarily focused on targeting inflammatory cytokines and Janus kinase signaling, protease-activated receptors, substance P and neurokinin, transient receptor potential-vanilloid ion channels, Mas-related G-protein-coupled receptors (MRGPRX2 and MRGPRX4), the endogenous opioid and cannabinoid balance, and phosphodiesterase 4. Periostin, a newly identified pruritogen, should be further explored with clinical trials. Drugs targeting neural sensitization including the gabergic system and P2X3 are other potential drugs for chronic itch. There is a need for more targeted therapies to improve clinical outcomes and reduce side effects.
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- Ashley Vander Does
- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Miami Itch Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Miami Itch Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Miami Itch Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Miami Itch Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
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- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Miami Itch Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
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Nunziato M, Balato A, Ruocco A, D’Argenio V, Di Caprio R, Balato N, Ayala F, Salvatore F. A Familial Novel Putative-Pathogenic Mutation Identified in Plaque-Psoriasis by a Multigene Panel Analysis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054743. [PMID: 36902182 PMCID: PMC10003515 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic multifactorial skin disorder with an immune basis. It is characterized by patches of skin that are usually red, flaky and crusty, and that often release silvery scales. The patches appear predominantly on the elbows, knees, scalp and lower back, although they may also appear on other body areas and severity may be variable. The majority of patients (about 90%) present small patches known as "plaque psoriasis". The roles of environmental triggers such as stress, mechanical trauma and streptococcal infections are well described in psoriasis onset, but much effort is still needed to unravel the genetic component. The principal aim of this study was to use a next-generation sequencing technologies-based approach together with a 96 customized multigene panel in the attempt to determine if there are germline alterations that can explain the onset of the disease, and thus to find associations between genotypes and phenotypes. To this aim, we analyzed a family in which the mother showed mild psoriasis, and her 31-year-old daughter had suffered from psoriasis for several years, whereas an unaffected sister served as a negative control. We found variants already associated directly to psoriasis in the TRAF3IP2 gene, and interestingly we found a missense variant in the NAT9 gene. The use of multigene panels in such a complex pathology such as psoriasis can be of great help in identifying new susceptibility genes, and in being able to make early diagnoses especially in families with affected subjects.
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- Marcella Nunziato
- CEINGE-Biotecnologie Avanzate Franco Salvatore, Via Gaetano Salvatore, 486, 80145 Naples, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- CEINGE-Biotecnologie Avanzate Franco Salvatore, Via Gaetano Salvatore, 486, 80145 Naples, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- CEINGE-Biotecnologie Avanzate Franco Salvatore, Via Gaetano Salvatore, 486, 80145 Naples, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, San Raffaele Open University, 00166 Roma, Italy
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- Microbiology and Virology Unit, Cotugno Hospital, AORN Dei Colli, Via Gaetano Quagliariello, 54, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Italian “School of Psoriasis” Association, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- CEINGE-Biotecnologie Avanzate Franco Salvatore, Via Gaetano Salvatore, 486, 80145 Naples, Italy
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini, 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-081-3737-826 or +39-081-3737-758
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Kuzmina OA, Mironova OI, Lepekhova AA, Fomin VV. The prevalence of hypertension among patients with psoriasis in clinical practice. CONSILIUM MEDICUM 2022. [DOI: 10.26442/20751753.2022.10.201926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background. Psoriasis is a systemic chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease of a multifactorial nature that affects about 2 to 3% of the population worldwide. Given the systemic nature of the disease, the level of comorbid diseases is high, especially those associated with damage to the cardiovascular system. According to the results of various meta-analyzes, it has been proven that among patients with psoriasis, the risk of developing hypertension is high.
Aim. To evaluate the prevalence of arterial hypertension (AH) among patients with psoriasis.
Materials and methods. We present an open, prospective, observational clinical trial, which includes 60 patients diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris of varying severity and psoriatic arthritis. All patients underwent clinical and laboratory tests, including the level of total cholesterol, glucose, creatinine, C-reactive protein, calculation of glomerular filtration rate. Body mass index, blood pressure level according to the Korotkov method, severity of the disease by determining psoriasis area and severity Index (PASI), dermatological quality of life index (DLQI), levels of hospital anxiety and depression according to the HADS scale were also assessed. The SCORE2 scale was used to assess cardiovascular risk in patients aged 40 to 69 years, the SCORE 2OP scale for patients aged 70 to 89 years, respectively. Cardiovascular risk was defined as low for patients under 40 years of age. All study participants were examined for the presence of AH.
Results. The prevalence of hypertension was 25%, with prevalence among men (15%). The prevalence of hypertension is directly proportional to the severity of psoriasis (13% with hypertension in patients with severe psoriasis, 12% with hypertension with moderate psoriasis, 2% with hypertension with mild psoriasis).
Conclusion. Given the high prevalence of AH among patients with psoriasis, it is necessary to form a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of patients, including a thorough assessment of cardiovascular risk in clinical practice.
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Hu X, Qi C, Feng F, Wang Y, Di T, Meng Y, Wang Y, Zhao N, Zhang X, Li P, Zhao J. Combining network pharmacology, RNA-seq, and metabolomics strategies to reveal the mechanism of Cimicifugae Rhizoma - Smilax glabra Roxb herb pair for the treatment of psoriasis. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 105:154384. [PMID: 35963195 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory skin condition marked by immune cell infiltration and keratinocyte abnormal proliferation. Cimicifugae Rhizoma - Smilax glabra Roxb (CS) herb pair, the main component of Shengma Detoxification Decoction, has been proven effective for the treatment of psoriasis. However, the mechanism is yet to be deciphered. PURPOSE To explore the mechanism of CS for the treatment of psoriasis. METHODS The imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like lesion mouse model was used to identify the targets and the molecular mechanisms of CS. Network pharmacology combined with RNA-seq strategy was employed to predict the targets and mechanisms of CS for psoriasis. Metabolomics approaches were used to demonstrate the complexity of CS for the treatment of psoriasis. Finally, a compound-response-enzyme-gene network was constructed based on the multi-omics results to elucidate potential connections. RESULTS The CS herb pair could significantly improve psoriatic lesions and reduce the inflammatory cell infiltration and proliferation of keratinocytes in skin lesions. Network pharmacology predicted that TNF, JNK, IL-6, and IL-1β could be potential targets. RNA-seq data revealed that CS could significantly regulate genes and signaling pathways associated with Th17 responses, such as IL-36, IL-1β, CCl2, CXCL16, keratin 14, keratin 5, and antimicrobial peptides S100A8 and S100A9 well as MAPK, mTOR, and other signaling pathways. Further experimental data validated that CS treatment remarkably reduced the expression of inflammatory cytokines and factors, such as CCL2, CCL7, IL1F6, IL-17, IL-23, IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6, and inhibited the phosphorylation of p38 and ERK1/2. This indicated that CS exerts its therapeutic effect by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathways. In addition, metabolomic analyses demonstrated that CS treatment improved seven metabolic pathways, these included phenylalanine, tyrosine, pyruvate metabolism, carnitine metabolism, etc. Four key metabolites (L-Arginine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Carnitine, O-Acetylcarnitine) and nine differential genes (CMA1, PCBD2, TPSAB1, TPSB2, etc.) were identified that affected amino acid metabolism, carnitine metabolism, and other pathways contributing to the infiltration of Th17 cells in psoriatic lesions. CONCLUSION CS could alleviate IMQ-induced psoriasis-like dermatitis by reducing the expression of cytokines and chemokines mediated by the MAPK pathway, and improved amino acid and carnitine metabolism in vivo. Our study is the first to demonstrate the complex mechanism of CS for the treatment of psoriasis and provides a new paradigm to elucidate the pharmacological effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) drugs for psoriasis from multiple perspectives.
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- XueQing Hu
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100105, China; Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100105, China; Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China.
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- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 23rd Art Museum Back Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100010, China.
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Mai Y, Ouyang Y, Yu M, Qin Y, Girardi M, Saltzman WM, Cocco E, Zhao C, Yu L, Jia Y, Xiao L, Dou L, Deng W, Liu Y, Xie J, Deng Y. Topical formulation based on disease-specific nanoparticles for single-dose cure of psoriasis. J Control Release 2022; 349:354-366. [PMID: 35817278 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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First-line treatments for mild to moderate psoriasis are typically topical formulations containing corticosteroids, however, the therapeutic efficacy of these formulations is compromised by limited penetration and skin retention. Even more challenging, off-target corticosteroids are known to adversely affect healthy skin, including induction of epidermal and dermal atrophy. Here, we report a nanoparticle-based topical formulation that cures psoriasis in a single dose, but leaves healthy skin intact. Specifically, we developed tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane-modified bioadhesive nanoparticles (Tris-BNPs) that exploit the high permeability characteristic of psoriasis to penetrate only psoriatic skin but not the healthy skin. Furthermore, as Tris-BNPs diffuse and penetrate into the epidermis, the Tris molecules slowly diffuse away, exposing the aldehyde groups of BNPs, which can bind to amine groups present within lesional skin, leading to long local retention of BNPs in lesions of psoriatic skin. The accumulated BNPs within lesions release corticosteroids over a ~ 3 day period to maintain local drug concentration above the therapeutic level. In addition to deeper penetration and longer retention compared with commercial psoriasis treatments, the topical applied Tris-BNPs were not affected by sweating, humidity, or active wiping due to their preferential accumulation between the stratum corneum and the basal cells of the epidermis. Overall, Tris-BNP as a topical formulation hold promise to overcome the limitations of current psoriasis treatment.
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- Yang Mai
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yale University, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06520, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale University, 55 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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- Department of Burns, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China.
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The immunoregulatory effects of natural products on psoriasis via its action on Th17 cells versus regulatory T cells balance. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 110:109032. [PMID: 35810491 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Psoriasis is an incurable, chronic inflammatory disease, which brings a substantial burden on individuals and society. Currently, the treatment of psoriasis has entered the era of biologics, but its highly targeting of inflammatory mediators may enable the immune response to circumvent the blockade, leading to disease recurrence, or other clinical and immunological characteristics. Therefore, the discovery of new therapies that have the ability of multidirectional regulation on immunity and maintain the dynamic balance of immunity in psoriasis, may be the key to the treatment of the disease. Natural products extracted from herbal medicines have synergistic effects to alleviate psoriasis and its comorbidities because of their structural diversity and multiple active mechanisms. To date, the characteristics of natural products regulating T helper 17 (Th17) cells/regulatory T (Treg) cells balance in the treatment of psoriasis have attracted more and more attention from basic and clinical studies. In this review, we systematically introduced the natural products regulating the balance of Th17/Treg and their specific mechanism of action, finding Datura metel L, Grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE), Thymol, Kaempferol, Aloperine, Abietic acid (AA), Isogarcinol, Luteolin reduced the frequency and function of Th17 cells and simultaneously increased that of Treg cells. It is expected that our work can provide a reference for clinicians in drug use.
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Wojciechowicz K, Spodzieja M, Lisowska KA, Wardowska A. The role of the BTLA-HVEM complex in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. Cell Immunol 2022; 376:104532. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cellimm.2022.104532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Galectin-3 as a Novel Multifaceted and Not Only Cardiovascular Biomarker in Patients with Psoriasis with Regard to Systemic Treatment-Preliminary Data. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11010088. [PMID: 35053087 PMCID: PMC8773359 DOI: 10.3390/biology11010088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Simple Summary Galectin-3 (gal-3) regulates many different biological processes and diseases, which are common accompanying diseases of psoriasis. Psoriasis is one of the most common skin diseases. There is little information about potential diagnostic role of gal-3 in psoriasis. Serum gal-3 concentrations were measured before and after twelve weeks of antipsoriatic treatment in patients with psoriasis and compared to 11 persons without psoriasis (control group). Serum gal-3 level in patients with psoriasis was significantly higher compared to the control group. In obese patients and long-lasting psoriasis positive relations of gal-3 and index of psoriasis severity were noted. In psoriatics with low gal-3 levels, it was noted that the higher the gal-3, the higher the BMI and glucose level. In patients with long history of psoriasis it was observed that the higher gal-3, the lower the lipids levels. The Gal-3 level might be a factor affecting the course of psoriasis and useful in prediction of cardiometabolic comorbidities, especially in patients with a long history of the disease or obesity. Patients with low serum gal-3 and a short history of psoriasis may have greater risk of diabetes. In obese patients with long-lasting psoriasis, gal-3 may have a beneficial influence against abnormal lipid profiles or perhaps further cardiovascular disorder development. Abstract Galectin-3 (gal-3) is a multifunctional regulator of various biological processes and diseases, which are common comorbidities in psoriasis. Data regarding potential diagnostic role of gal-3 in psoriasis are insufficient. Serum gal-3 levels were evaluated before and after twelve weeks of treatment with acitretin or methotrexate in 31 patients with plaque-type psoriasis and compared to 11 healthy control group. The mean serum galectin-3 level in patients with psoriasis was significantly higher compared to the control group (p < 0.01). In patients with obesity and long-lasting psoriasis (>20 years) positive relations of gal-3 and PASI were noted. In psoriatics with low gal-3 levels, positive correlations between the gal-3 and BMI, glucose level, and with the latter in short-lasting psoriasis (<20 years) were noted. In the long history of psoriasis, gal-3 was negatively correlated with lipids levels. The Gal-3 level might be a multifaceted modulator of the course of psoriasis and predictive factor of cardiometabolic comorbidities’ development, especially in patients with a long history of the disease or obesity. Patients with low serum gal-3 and short history of psoriasis are presumably at greater risk of diabetes. In patients with long-lasting psoriasis and concomitant obesity, gal-3 may exert a protective role against dyslipidemia or perhaps further CMD development.
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Gao J, Shen X, Ko R, Huang C, Shen C. Cognitive Process of Psoriasis and Its Comorbidities: From Epidemiology to Genetics. Front Genet 2021; 12:735124. [PMID: 34899832 PMCID: PMC8662384 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.735124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Psoriasis (PsO) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects approximately 2% of the population all over the world. Comorbidities of PsO have increasingly garnered more interest in the past decades. Compared with the normal population, the incidences of comorbidities are higher among patients with PsO. In the last 20 years, researchers have focused on studying the genetic components of PsO, and genetic associations between PsO and its comorbidities were elucidated. This review provides an in-depth understanding and summarization of the connection between PsO and its comorbidities from the perspectives of epidemiology and genetics. Further understanding of PsO and its comorbidities will promote research on the pathogenesis, drug development, novel therapy methods, and personalized and precision treatment of PsO and its comorbidities.
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- Jing Gao
- Department of Dermatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Translational Medicine of Dermatology, Shenzhen Peking University–the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Translational Medicine of Dermatology, Shenzhen Peking University–the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Center, Shenzhen, China
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Golińska J, Sar-Pomian M, Rudnicka L. Haemorrhagic dots as a dermoscopic marker of itch severity in psoriasis. Australas J Dermatol 2021; 62:e559-e562. [PMID: 34463355 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Joanna Golińska
- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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