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Cho H, Kim YJ, Moon IJ, Lee WJ, Won CH, Lee MW, Chang SE, Jung JM. Risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality among patients with psoriatic disease treated with tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-12/23 inhibitors: a nationwide population-based cohort study in Korea. J DERMATOL TREAT 2024; 35:2321194. [PMID: 38403279 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2024.2321194] [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: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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PURPOSE Few studies have investigated the impact of biologics on the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) among Korean patients with psoriatic diseases. We compared the risk of MACEs and all-cause mortality among patients with psoriatic disease treated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-12/23 inhibitors in Korea. METHODS Patients with psoriatic disease prescribed with TNF-α and IL-12/23 inhibitors since 2016 were selected from the Korean National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) Database. Follow-up data for MACEs and all-cause mortality between 2016 and 2020 were collected. A total of 2886 individuals were included, including 1987 IL-12/23 inhibitor users and 899 TNF-α inhibitor users. RESULTS Compared with IL-12/23 inhibitor users, TNF-α inhibitor users had a higher prevalence of dyslipidemia and a significantly higher risk of all-cause mortality but not MACE. After controlling for age, female TNF-α inhibitor users had a significantly increased risk of all-cause mortality. Meanwhile, after controlling for sex, TNF-α inhibitor users aged 60 years or older demonstrated a significantly elevated risk of all-cause mortality. In conclusion, No statistically significant difference in MACE risk was observed between patients who used TNF-α and IL-12/23 inhibitors. Nevertheless, the use of IL-12/23 inhibitors, especially among older and female patients, resulted in a lower overall mortality.
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- Hyesoo Cho
- Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Romanelli P, Lanuti E, Shuman M, Norman R, Alenezi S, Abdin R, Nadji M, Fornaro L, di Vico F, Ruggiero A. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha presence in post mortem cardiac tissue of psoriatic patients. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316:308. [PMID: 38819465 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-024-03124-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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- Paolo Romanelli
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Medical Examiner Department, Miami-Dade County, Miami, FL, USA
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- Nova Southeastern University College of Medicine, University of Central Florida 5 ? College of Medicine and Center for Geriatric Dermatology, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, Naples, NA, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, Naples, NA, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini 5, Naples, NA, Italy.
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Siddiquee N, Waller JL, Baer SL, Mohammed A, Tran S, Padala S, Young L, Kheda M, Bollag WB. Association of psoriasis and stroke in end-stage renal disease patients. Am J Med Sci 2023; 366:413-420. [PMID: 37716600 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2023.09.014] [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: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous research in the general population suggests that the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of vascular events, such as stroke. Thus, psoriasis may also represent a risk factor for stroke in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. METHODS We queried the United States Renal Data System for incident dialysis patients between 2004 and 2015. Psoriasis was defined as having at least two international classification of disease (ICD)-9 or ICD-10 diagnosis codes. ICD codes were also used to query the outcome of interest, stroke, as well as other clinical risk factors. Logistic regression was used to examine the association of psoriasis and other risk factors with stroke. RESULTS Of 966,399 ESRD patients, we identified 89,700 (9.3%) subjects with stroke and 6,286 (0.7%) with psoriasis. Of these psoriasis patients, 796 (0.9%) also had a stroke. Psoriasis was associated with an increased risk of stroke in an unadjusted model [odds ratio (OR)=1.16; 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.08-1.25]. However, after controlling for demographic and clinical risk factors, the final adjusted model showed that psoriasis was not associated with stroke (OR=0.96, CI=0.88-1.04). Congestive heart failure [adjusted OR of 1.79 (CI=1.75-1.83)] was a confounder of the association of psoriasis with stroke. CONCLUSIONS Contrary to prior research in the general population, psoriasis in ESRD patients was not associated with the risk of stroke after controlling for various demographic and clinical parameters. Our finding emphasizes the importance of controlling for a variety of factors in population studies examining associations of diseases and risk factors.
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- Naomi Siddiquee
- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA; Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA; Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA; Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA, USA.
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Siddiquee N, Waller JL, Baer SL, Mohammed A, Tran S, Siddiqui B, Padala S, Young L, Kheda M, Bollag WB. Association of psoriasis with myocardial infarction in end-stage renal disease patients. Am J Med Sci 2023; 365:329-336. [PMID: 36030899 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2022.08.003] [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: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous research in non-dialysis patients suggests that the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of severe vascular events like myocardial infarction (MI). Thus, we determined whether psoriasis represents a significant risk factor for MI in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. METHODS We queried the United States Renal Data System for ESRD patients starting dialysis between 2004 and 2015. ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes were used to identify those with at least two diagnoses of psoriasis, a diagnosis of MI, and other clinical risk factors. Logistic regression was used to examine the association of psoriasis and various risk factors with MI. RESULTS Of a cohort of 1,062,693, we identified 6823 (0.6%) subjects with psoriasis and 181,960 (17.1%) with MI. Of the 6823 patients with psoriasis, 1671 (24%) developed an MI. Psoriasis was associated with an increased risk of MI in an unadjusted model [odds ratio (OR) = 1.34; confidence interval (CI) = 1.26-1.42]. However, after controlling for demographics, dialysis modality, access type, and various conditions related to the Charlson Comorbidity Index, psoriasis was not associated with MI (OR = 0.95, CI = 0.89-1.01). Confounders of the association of psoriasis with MI included congestive heart failure (OR = 5.26, CI = 5.17-5.36), pulmonary disease (OR = 1.25, CI = 1.23-1.26), and diabetes with complications (OR = 1.82, CI = 1.79-1.85). CONCLUSIONS Contrary to prior research in the general population, in the ESRD population psoriasis was not associated with an increased risk of MI after controlling for various demographic and clinical parameters. These data emphasize the importance of an integrated approach since comorbidities may influence the choice of therapy for psoriasis and outcomes.
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- Naomi Siddiquee
- Departments of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Population Health Sciences, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Departments of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States; Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Departments of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Departments of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Departments of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Departments of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Departments of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States; Physiology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States; Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA, United States.
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Tsiogka A, Gregoriou S, Stratigos A, Soulaidopoulos S, Rompoti N, Panagakis P, Papoutsaki M, Kostakis P, Kontochristopoulos G, Tsioufis K, Campanati A, Offidani A, Vlachopoulos C, Rigopoulos D. The Impact of Treatment with IL-17/IL-23 Inhibitors on Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Plaque Psoriasis and/or Psoriatic Arthritis: A Systematic Review. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020318. [PMID: 36830855 PMCID: PMC9953668 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020318] [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: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Accumulating evidence considers psoriasis a systemic inflammatory disorder that is associated with comorbidities such as psoriatic arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. Although the precise pathogenetic links between psoriasis and atherosclerosis warrants further investigation, it is believed that chronic systemic inflammation along with the T helper (Th)-1 and Th17 polarization are associated with endothelial dysfunction and subsequent acceleration of atherosclerosis. Considering the above, several studies have evaluated if optimal control of the inflammation in psoriasis by inhibiting interleukins targeting the Interleukin (IL)-23/Th17 axis could subsequently reduce the atherosclerotic process during anti-psoriatic treatment by using a variety of surrogate markers of subclinical atherosclerosis. This systematic review summarizes current knowledge on the pathogenetic mechanisms and diagnostic evaluation of atherosclerosis in the context of psoriasis and provides a systematic review of the literature on the impact of treatment with biologics targeting the IL-23/Th17 axis on subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with plaque psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis.
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- Aikaterini Tsiogka
- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, “A. Sygros” Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-210-9337315; Fax: +30-2107211122
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, “A. Sygros” Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, “A. Sygros” Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, “A. Sygros” Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, “A. Sygros” Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, “A. Sygros” Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, “A. Sygros” Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, “A. Sygros” Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, Polytechnic Marche University, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Dermatology Clinic, Polytechnic Marche University, 60121 Ancona, Italy
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- First Cardiology Department, Hippokration General Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, “A. Sygros” Hospital for Skin and Venereal Diseases, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 16121 Athens, Greece
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Liu C, Chen H, Liu Y, Huang H, Yu W, Du T, Long X, Chen X, Chen Z, Guo S, Li J, Jiang Z, Wang L, Lu C. Immunity: Psoriasis comorbid with atherosclerosis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1070750. [PMID: 36591241 PMCID: PMC9798109 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1070750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, persistent inflammatory disease with a genetic predisposition, and the involvement of multiple organs in psoriasis remains indicative of systemic disease. Atherosclerosis (AS) is a common complication of patients with severe or prolonged psoriasis. The specific pathogenesis of psoriasis is still unclear. Current studies suggest that psoriasis is a polygenic genetic disease with the interaction of multiple factors such as heredity and environment. Keratinocytes are proliferated through immune-mediated inflammatory pathway, which leads to cell activation, infiltration of dermis cells and release of inflammatory factors. Activation of inflammatory cells and pro-inflammatory factors play an important role in the progression of psoriasis and atherosclerosis. Studies have found that there is a close relationship between psoriasis and atherosclerosis, and systemic inflammation may be the common feature of psoriasis and AS. This paper attempts to explore the possibility of the relationship between psoriasis and atherosclerotic comorbidities from the aspects of potential epidemiology and immune mechanism, in order to provide some reference for the subsequent scientific research.
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- Chunping Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong-Hong Kong- Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, Macau SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging and Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Molecular Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China,*Correspondence: Zebo Jiang, ; Lei Wang, ; Chuanjian Lu,
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Zebo Jiang, ; Lei Wang, ; Chuanjian Lu,
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- State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong-Hong Kong- Macau Joint Lab on Chinese Medicine and Immune Disease Research, The Second Affilliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,Guangdong Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Zebo Jiang, ; Lei Wang, ; Chuanjian Lu,
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Wang Z, Xia Q, Su W, Zhang M, Gu Y, Xu J, Chen W, Jiang T. The commonness in immune infiltration of rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis: Screening for central targets via microarray data analysis. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1013531. [PMID: 36311761 PMCID: PMC9606677 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1013531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Although increasing evidence has reported an increased risk of atherosclerosis (AS) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the communal molecular mechanism of this phenomenon is still far from being fully elucidated. Hence, this article aimed to explore the pathogenesis of RA complicated with AS. Methods Based on the strict inclusion/exclusion criteria, four gene datasets were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. After identifying the communal differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and hub genes, comprehensive bioinformatics analysis, including functional annotation, co-expression analysis, expression validation, drug-gene prediction, and TF-mRNA-miRNA regulatory network construction, was conducted. Moreover, the immune infiltration of RA and AS was analyzed and compared based on the CIBERSORT algorithm, and the correlation between hub genes and infiltrating immune cells was evaluated in RA and AS respectively. Results A total of 54 upregulated and 12 downregulated communal DEGs were screened between GSE100927 and GSE55457, and functional analysis of these genes indicated that the potential pathogenesis lies in immune terms. After the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network construction, a total of six hub genes (CCR5, CCR7, IL7R, PTPRC, CD2, and CD3D) were determined as hub genes, and the subsequent comprehensive bioinformatics analysis of the hub genes re-emphasized the importance of the immune system in RA and AS. Additionally, three overlapping infiltrating immune cells were found between RA and AS based on the CIBERSORT algorithm, including upregulated memory B cells, follicular helper T cells and γδT cells. Conclusions Our study uncover the communal central genes and commonness in immune infiltration between RA and AS, and the analysis of six hub genes and three immune cells profile might provide new insights into potential pathogenesis therapeutic direction of RA complicated with AS.
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- Zuoxiang Wang
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, China National Nuclear Corporation 416 Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Weixiang Chen, ; Tingbo Jiang,
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Weixiang Chen, ; Tingbo Jiang,
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Zhou S, Yao Z. Roles of Infection in Psoriasis. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23136955. [PMID: 35805960 PMCID: PMC9266590 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23136955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disorder with cutaneous and systemic manifestations. Genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and immune dysfunction all contribute to the pathogenesis of psoriasis with host-microbe interaction governing the progression of this disease. Emerging evidence has indicated that infection is an environmental trigger for psoriasis and plays multiple roles in its maintenance as evidenced by the frequent association between guttate psoriasis onset and acute streptococcal infection. Different infectious factors act on immune cells to produce inflammatory cytokines that can induce or aggravate psoriasis. In addition to bacterial infections, viral and fungal infections have also been shown to be strongly associated with the onset or exacerbation of psoriasis. Intervention of skin microbiota to treat psoriasis has become a hot research topic. In this review, we summarize the effects of different infectious factors (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) on psoriasis, thereby providing insights into the manipulation of pathogens to allow for the identification of improved therapeutic options for the treatment of this condition.
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- Shihui Zhou
- Department of Dermatology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China;
- Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China;
- Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
- Correspondence:
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Chekol Abebe E, Tilahun Muche Z, Behaile T/Mariam A, Mengie Ayele T, Mekonnen Agidew M, Teshome Azezew M, Zewde EA, Asmamaw Dejenie T. Role of Fetuin-A in the Pathogenesis of Psoriasis and Its Potential Clinical Applications. CLINICAL, COSMETIC AND INVESTIGATIONAL DERMATOLOGY 2022; 15:595-607. [PMID: 35422648 PMCID: PMC9005232 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s356801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Fetuin-A is a plasma glycoprotein exhibiting multifaceted physiological and pathological functions. It has been determined to be involved in various essential biological functions, such as regulation of calcium metabolism, osteogenesis, and insulin signaling pathway. It also plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of several disorders, including psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder caused by a constellation of environmental, immunogenic, and genetic factors. It has been shown that dysregulation of cytokines mediated immune response is responsible for the development of psoriasis. Several recent publications suggest that dysregulation of fetuin-A correlates with psoriasis disease activities, revealing its putative role in the development of psoriasis. Furthermore, clinical application of fetuin-A as a diagnostic marker, prognostic predictor, and therapeutic target for different clinical conditions is in progress, and some are showing promising outcomes. This review primarily focuses on the current understanding of the role of fetuin-A in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and its potential clinical applications, with a brief highlight of psoriasis epidemiology and burden. The information was gathered systematically from various journals via electronic searches using various search engines: PubMed, Google Scholar, HINARI, and Cochrane Library from inception to 2022. The studies involved were restricted to English language. Conversely, articles written in other languages, studies done on fetuin B, or studies conducted on other dermatological diseases were excluded from the review article.
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- Endeshaw Chekol Abebe
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Branisteanu D, Nicolescu A, Branisteanu D, Branisteanu C, Dragoi A, Bogdanici C, Toader M, Tucaliuc A, Dimitriu A, Daogaru D, Pirvulescu R, Porumb E. Cardiovascular comorbidities in psoriasis (Review). Exp Ther Med 2021; 23:152. [PMID: 35069833 PMCID: PMC8753969 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.11075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Long considered a skin-limited condition, psoriasis is currently defined as a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease, presenting, besides the skin changes, important systemic manifestations, the most common being: psoriatic arthritis, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. It is a disease with a strong psycho-emotional and social impact, both through skin changes such as pruritic, scaly erythematous plaques, and through the association of comorbidities that influence morbidity and mortality. It has been shown that psoriasis is an independent cardiovascular risk factor, with patients developing ischemic heart disease/acute coronary syndrome, hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, or stroke. The chronic inflammatory status of psoriasis and the production of specific cytokines may be the etiopathogenic link to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Biological therapy may affect atherosclerosis, leading to the arrest of the evolution or even regressing the changes in the atheromatous plaque. The aim of this review was to re-evaluate the current knowledge regarding the cardiovascular comorbidities associated with psoriasis for optimal management of the patients.
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- Daciana Branisteanu
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, ‘Roma’ Medical Center for Diagnosis and Treatment, 011773 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Railway Clinical Hospital, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania
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- Department of Oral Dermatology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, Railway Clinical Hospital, 700506 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, ‘Arcadia’ Hospitals and Medical Centers, 700620 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Clinical Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology, ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Clinical Emergency County Hospital, 700111 Iasi, Romania
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Psoriasis and Atherosclerosis-Skin, Joints, and Cardiovascular Story of Two Plaques in Relation to the Treatment with Biologics. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms221910402. [PMID: 34638740 PMCID: PMC8508744 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221910402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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It is known that both psoriasis (PSO) limited to the skin and psoriatic arthritis (PSA) increase the risk of cardiovascular complications and atherosclerosis progression by inducing systemic inflammatory response. In recent decades, the introduction of biological medications directed initially against TNF-α and, later, different targets in the inflammatory cascade brought a significant breakthrough in the efficacy of PSO/PSA treatment. In this review, we present and discuss the most recent findings related to the interplay between the genetics and immunology mechanisms involved in PSO and PSA, atherosclerosis and the development of cardiac dysfunction, as well as the current PSO/PSA treatment in view of cardiovascular safety and prognosis.
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Abdou AG, Hammam M, Saad E, Hassan RAA. The significance of endocan immunohistochemical expression in chronic plaque psoriasis. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:380-386. [PMID: 33742537 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with immune-mediated mechanism. Endocan is a soluble dermatan sulfate proteoglycan expressed by endothelium of blood vessels. AIMS The present study aims to evaluate immunohistochemical localization of endocan in psoriatic skin in comparison with normal skin and to correlate its expression with the clinical and pathological data of psoriasis. PATIENTS/METHODS Skin biopsies from 36 psoriatic patients and 40 normal subjects were taken and processed for immunohistochemical staining of endocan. RESULTS Endocan was expressed in 63.9% and in 36.1% of epidermal keratinocytes and dermal endothelial and inflammatory cells of psoriatic skin, respectively, compared with its expression in 30% of epidermis of normal skin. Diffuse epidermal expression of endocan was in favor of cases with more angiogenesis and its intense expression was in favor of marked acanthosis and with cases affecting trunk as main presentation. Positive dermal endocan expression was significantly associated with marked parakeratosis and with more angiogenesis. CONCLUSION Endocan is over-expressed in psoriatic skin from epidermal keratinocytes and dermal endothelial and inflammatory cells. Endocan enhances angiogenesis and proliferation of psoriatic skin contributing to pathogenic mechanisms of psoriasis.
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- Asmaa Gaber Abdou
- Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebeen Elkom, Egypt
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- Dermatology, Andrology and STDs Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebeen Elkom, Egypt
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- Dermatology, Andrology and STDs Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebeen Elkom, Egypt
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Nast A, Smith C, Spuls P, Avila Valle G, Bata‐Csörgö Z, Boonen H, De Jong E, Garcia‐Doval I, Gisondi P, Kaur‐Knudsen D, Mahil S, Mälkönen T, Maul J, Mburu S, Mrowietz U, Reich K, Remenyik E, Rønholt K, Sator P, Schmitt‐Egenolf M, Sikora M, Strömer K, Sundnes O, Trigos D, Van Der Kraaij G, Yawalkar N, Dressler C. EuroGuiDerm Guideline on the systemic treatment of Psoriasis vulgaris – Part 2: specific clinical and comorbid situations. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:281-317. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- A. Nast
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health Berlin Germany
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- St John’s Institute of Dermatology London UK
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- Academic Medical Centre Amsterdam Amsterdam Netherlands
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health Berlin Germany
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- Office‐Based Dermatology Practice Geel Belgium
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- Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen Nijmegen Netherlands
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- Unidad de Investigación. Fundación Piel Sana AEDV Madrid Spain
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust London UK
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- Helsinki University Central Hospital Helsinki Finland
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- Department of Dermatology University Hospital of Zürich Zürich Switzerland
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- International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA)
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- Universitätsklinikum Schleswig‐Holstein Kiel Germany
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- Translational Research in Inflammatory Skin Diseases Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing University Medical Center Hamburg‐Eppendorf Hamburg Germany
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- Municipal Hospital Hietzing Vienna Austria
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- Dermatology Department of Public Health & Clinical Medicine Umeå University Umeå Sweden
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- Department of Dermatology Medical University of Warsaw Warsaw Poland
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- Office‐Based Dermatology Practice Mönchengladbach Germany
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- International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA)
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- Department of Dermatology, Inselspital Bern University HospitalUniversity of Bern Bern Switzerland
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology Humboldt‐Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health Berlin Germany
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Kapniari E, Papadimitriou P, Dalamaga M, Makavos G, Piaserico S, Egeberg A, Ikonomidis I, Papadavid E. Investigating the Link between Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Disease: Current Evidence, Therapeutic Implications and Perspectives. Curr Vasc Pharmacol 2020; 18:592-609. [DOI: 10.2174/1570161118666200523154318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Psoriasis; a chronic inflammatory disease is characterized by symmetric hyperkeratotic
plaques affecting any part of the body. Psoriasis is nowadays considered as a systemic inflammation
linked with several comorbidities as metabolic syndrome, depression, anxiety and increased prevalence
of cardiovascular (CV) disease. The hypothesis that psoriasis is an independent CV risk factor leading to
atherosclerosis via inflammation is now widely accepted. Deciphering the underlying mechanisms interconnecting
psoriasis and CV disease may have significant implications in treatment decisions. Accumulating
evidence suggests that systematic therapies and recently introduced biologic agents, that control
psoriasis by suppressing the chronic and systemic inflammation, may alter the progression of CV disease.
We herein attempt a review of current evidence analysing the relationship between psoriasis and
CV comorbidities, comment on the mechanisms underlying this association and investigate the consequences
for the management of psoriasis.
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- Eirini Kapniari
- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Attikon Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Attikon Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Departments of Dermatology and Allergy, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark
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- 2nd Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Attikon Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Attikon Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Ma J, Liang N, Chen J, Bai Y. The association between biologic agents and the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e18063. [PMID: 31764836 PMCID: PMC6882593 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000018063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Psoriasis (Pso) is a chronic, recurrent, and inflammatory disease involving genetic and immune factors. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), accounting for 30% of Pso, is an inflammatory arthropathy. Pso and PsA are associated with increased cardiovascular events (CVEs). Biologic therapies for Pso and PsA are drawing arising attention for its therapeutic effects. Large evidences have shown that biologic agents could lower the risk of CVEs in patients with Pso and PsA. However, not all studies support this point. A systematic review is needed. METHODS Four databases (PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, and EMBASE) will be searched from the inception to July 1st, 2019. Randomized controlled trials and observational studies (including case-control studies and cohort studies) reporting CVEs in patients with Pso and PsA treated with biologic agents will be included. The primary outcome is the incidence of CVEs. The secondary outcome is the incidence of each individually reported cardiovascular event. Study selection, data extraction, and assessment of quality will be conducted independently by 2 reviewers. RevMan5.3.5 software will be used for data synthesis. RESULTS The results of this study will provide evidence for the effect of biologic agents on the risk of CVEs in patients with Pso and PsA, so as to further provide guidance for clinical management. CONCLUSION The findings of this study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42019142778.
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- Jie Ma
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
- Department of Dermatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institue of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
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- Department of Dermatology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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Psoriatic arthritis: From pathogenesis to pharmacologic management. Pharmacol Res 2019; 148:104394. [PMID: 31505253 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2019.104394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
The pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis (PSA) is still a matter of debate. A favourable genetic background is interwoven with environmental triggering factors in a complex network. Shared antigens and the recirculation of immune cells may account for the clinical manifestations, involving both cutaneous and articular sites. A favourable genetic background has been demonstrated in many genomic and proteomic studies, being associated to polymorphic variants of the genes coding for Major Histocompatibility Complex I and cytokine pathways. In genetic-predisposed individuals, triggering factors, like infections, dysbiosis or mechanic stress may promote the development of the disease. The subsequent activation of the innate and adaptive immune system, following the stimulation of Toll-like Receptors, culminates in the expansion of dendritic cells, macrophages, CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, neutrophils, monocytes, Natural Killer lymphocytes and other cells with the final inflammation and damage of skin, joint and enthesis. Particularly, the activation of CD4+ T helper 17 lymphocytes represents a crucial point in the pathogenesis of the disease. The participation of the visceral adipose tissue may amplify the inflammatory process by means of the synthesis of pro-inflammatory adipokines. Current therapeutic algorithms address the variety of clinical manifestations with a tailored strategy aiming to achieve the best control of the symptoms with minimal side effects. Conventional immunosuppressive drugs, biologic agents and synthetic small molecules offer different attack routes and may be chosen individually or in combination according to the phenotype of the disease.
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Gęgotek A, Domingues P, Wroński A, Ambrożewicz E, Skrzydlewska E. The Proteomic Profile of Keratinocytes and Lymphocytes in Psoriatic Patients. Proteomics Clin Appl 2019; 13:e1800119. [DOI: 10.1002/prca.201800119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Agnieszka Gęgotek
- Department of Analytical ChemistryMedical University of Bialystok 15‐089 Bialystok Poland
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- Mass Spectrometry Center, QOPNA, Department of ChemistryUniversity of Aveiro 3810‐193 Aveiro Portugal
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- Dermatological Specialized Center “DERMAL” NZOZ in Bialystok 15‐453 Bialystok Poland
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- Department of Analytical ChemistryMedical University of Bialystok 15‐089 Bialystok Poland
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- Department of Analytical ChemistryMedical University of Bialystok 15‐089 Bialystok Poland
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Caiazzo G, Fabbrocini G, Di Caprio R, Raimondo A, Scala E, Balato N, Balato A. Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Events, and Biologics: Lights and Shadows. Front Immunol 2018; 9:1668. [PMID: 30150978 PMCID: PMC6099159 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.01668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Nowadays, it is well established a link between psoriasis and cardiovascular (CV) diseases. A series of different overlapping mechanisms including inflammation, homeostasis dysregulation, and genetic susceptibility are thought to underlie this association. Advances in understanding the molecular patterns involved in the complex scenario of psoriasis have highlighted a tight correlation with atherosclerosis. Indeed, common profiles are shared in term of inflammatory cytokines and cell types. In the last decade, the management of psoriasis patients has been revolutionized with the introduction of biological therapies, such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-12/23, and IL-17 inhibitors. In clinical setting, the effectiveness of these therapies as well as the incidence of CV events is related to the type of biologics. In particular, anti-TNF-α agents seem to reduce these events in psoriasis patients whereas anti-IL-12/23 agents related CV events reduction still remain to clarify. It has to be taken into account that IL-12/23 inhibitors have a shorter post-marketing surveillance period. An even more restricted observational time is available for anti-IL-17 agents. IL-17 is associated with psoriasis, vascular disease, and inflammation. However, IL-17 role in atherosclerosis is still debated, exerting both pro-atherogenic and anti-atherogenic effects depending on the specific context. In this review, we will discuss the differences between the onset of CV events in psoriasis patients, referred to specific biological therapy and the underlying immunological mechanism. Given the development of new therapeutic strategies, the investigation of these inhibitors impact on heart failure outcome is extremely important.
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- Giuseppina Caiazzo
- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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Systemic Inflammatory Response and Atherosclerosis: The Paradigm of Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19071890. [PMID: 29954107 PMCID: PMC6073407 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19071890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatic diseases (CIRD) are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), ascribed not only to classical risk factors, but also to the presence of chronic systemic inflammatory response. Αtherosclerosis, the cornerstone of CVD, is known to be accelerated in CIRD; rheumatoid arthritis promotes atheromatosis and associates with preclinical atherosclerosis equivalent to Diabetes Mellitus, which also seems to apply for systemic lupus erythematosus. Data on ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis, albeit more limited, also support an increased CV risk in these patients. The association between inflammation and atherosclerosis, has been thoroughly investigated in the last three decades and the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis and progression of atherogenesis has been well established. Endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress in vascular endothelial cells and macrophage accumulation, toll-like receptor signaling, NLPR-3 formation and subsequent pro-inflammatory cytokine production, such as TNFa, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-like cytokine 1A, are few of the mechanisms implicated in the atherogenic process. Moreover, there is evidence that anti-inflammatory biologic drugs, such as anti-TNF and anti-IL1β agents, can decelerate the atherogenic process, thus setting new therapeutic targets for early and effective disease control and suppression of inflammation, in addition to aggressive management of classical CV risk factors.
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Kolliker Frers RA, Cosentino V, Tau J, Kerzberg EM, Urdapilleta A, Chiocconi M, Kogan N, Otero-Losada M, Capani F. Immune-Mediated Inflammation Promotes Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Recent-Onset Psoriatic Arthritis Patients without Conventional Cardiovascular Risk Factors. Front Immunol 2018. [PMID: 29535705 PMCID: PMC5834432 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.00139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Studies on the inflammatory burden in recent-onset psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients without conventional cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) are not available. This preliminary study focuses on cardiovascular risk in cutaneous psoriasis (CPs) and recent-onset PsA patients. Blood biochemistry (glucose, cholesterol, uric acid, lipid profile and apolipoprotein B) was analyzed using standard kits. Proatherogenic inflammation markers, C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), and endothelial activators monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1), were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Ultrasound images allowed measuring carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT). Our study first shows an increase in cIMT, and in serum levels of sICAM-1 and CRP in recent-onset PsA patients not presenting conventional CVRFs over the non-medicated time-period, from disease diagnosis to the beginning of pharmacological treatment, compared with healthy subjects. The outcome highlights the importance of monitoring serum level of sICAM1, CRP, and cIMT, and the value of primary prevention in psoriatic patients even with no history of cardiovascular events.
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- Rodolfo A Kolliker Frers
- Laboratorio de Citoarquitectura y Plasticidad Neuronal (LCPN), Instituto de Investigaciones Cardiológicas, ININCA-UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Unidad de Reumatología, Hospital JM Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Unidad de Reumatología, Hospital JM Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Investigación Ocular, Departamento de Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Unidad de Reumatología, Hospital JM Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Radiología, Hospital JM Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de determinaciones hormonales, Sección de metabolismo de lípidos e hidratos de carbono, División Endocrinología, Departamento de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento, Hospital JM Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Sección Psoriasis, División Dermatología, Departamento de Clínica, Hospital JM Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de HPLC, Instituto de Investigaciones Cardiológicas, University of Buenos Aires, National Research Council, ININCA-UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Citoarquitectura y Plasticidad Neuronal (LCPN), Instituto de Investigaciones Cardiológicas, ININCA-UBA-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Departamento de Biología, Universidad John F Kennedy, Buenos Aires, Argentina.,Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Henning M, Tekin HG, Skov L, Egeberg A. Effects of Biologic Therapy on Cardiovascular Disease in Psoriasis. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s13671-018-0210-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Bonanad C, González-Parra E, Rivera R, Carrascosa J, Daudén E, Olveira A, Botella-Estrada R. Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Implications in Psoriasis Associated With Cardiovascular Disease. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2017.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Bai F, Zheng W, Dong Y, Wang J, Garstka MA, Li R, An J, Ma H. Serum levels of adipokines and cytokines in psoriasis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Oncotarget 2017; 9:1266-1278. [PMID: 29416693 PMCID: PMC5787437 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.22260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the association of serum levels of adipokines and cytokines with psoriasis. Materials and Methods A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, ScienceDirect and Web of Science for the available relevant studies published before December 1, 2016. Differences in serum marker levels between patients and controls were pooled as standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence interval to combine the effect estimations. We also conducted stratified analysis, meta-regression analysis and sensitivity analysis. Results Sixty-three studies containing 2876 psoriasis patients and 2237 healthy controls were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled serum levels of TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-22, chemerin, lipocalin-2, resistin, sE-selectin, fibrinogen and C3 were higher in psoriasis patients compared with healthy controls (all P < 0.05). In contrast, adiponectin levels were lower. Serum levels of IL-1β, IL-4, IL-10, IL-12, IL-17, IL-21, IL-23, visfatin and omentin were not significantly different between psoriasis patients and controls (all P > 0.05). However, increased serum levels of IL-17 correlated with psoriasis in men. For other biomarkers, age, gender and psoriasis area and severity index did not explain the differences in effect size between the studies. Conclusions Serum levels of TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-18, IL-22, chemerin, lipocalin-2, resistin, sE-selectin, fibrinogen, complement 3, and adiponectin correlate with psoriasis and can be used as potential biomarkers for psoriasis and response to the treatment. Future studies are needed to identify additional players involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and to fully decipher the underlying mechanism.
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- Fan Bai
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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Bonanad C, González-Parra E, Rivera R, Carrascosa J, Daudén E, Olveira A, Botella-Estrada R. Implicaciones clínicas, diagnósticas y terapéuticas de la psoriasis y enfermedad cardiovascular. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2017; 108:800-808. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2016.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2016] [Revised: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Risk-Do Promising New Biomarkers Have Clinical Impact? Mediators Inflamm 2017; 2017:7279818. [PMID: 28947858 PMCID: PMC5602647 DOI: 10.1155/2017/7279818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2017] [Revised: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Epidemiological studies suggest an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with psoriasis (PS). Therefore, emphasis has lately been laid on the necessity for clinical evaluation of the risk of CVD in these patients. The systemic inflammatory markers C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin- (IL-) 6, which have long been used to predict future CVD in the general population, are increased manyfold in patients with PS. Lipid abnormalities characterized by elevated triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, and higher concentrations of LDL cholesterol and its oxidized form are also prevalent in patients. There is a need for additional laboratory markers for the assessment of cardiovascular status of patients with PS. Due to frequent comorbid overweight and obesity, biologically active compounds produced by adipocytes may have an impact on monitoring the status of the cardiovascular system of patients with PS. For this purpose, two adipokines, adiponectin and leptin, have been most extensively studied. The review focuses on some inflammatory and oxidative stress aspects in patients with PS through the analysis of the impact of prominent adipokines and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) to assess their eligibility for clinical practice as markers of CVD risk in patients with PS.
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Genre F, Armesto S, Corrales A, López-Mejías R, Remuzgo-Martínez S, Pina T, Ubilla B, Mijares V, Martín-Varillas JL, Rueda-Gotor J, Portilla V, Dierssen-Sotos T, González-López MA, González-Vela MDC, Blanco R, Llorca J, Hernández JL, González-Gay MÁ. Significant sE-Selectin levels reduction after 6 months of anti-TNF-α therapy in non-diabetic patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. J DERMATOL TREAT 2017; 28:726-730. [DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2017.1329498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Fernanda Genre
- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Dermatology Division, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Epidemiology and Computational Biology, School of Medicine, University of Cantabria, and CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Epidemiology and Computational Biology, School of Medicine, University of Cantabria, and CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
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- Bone Metabolism Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria, RETICEF, Santander, Spain
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- Epidemiology, Genetics and Atherosclerosis Research Group on Systemic Inflammatory Diseases, IDIVAL, Santander, Spain
- School of Medicine, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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Doumas M, Katsiki N, Papademetriou V. Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Disease: Two Sides of the Same Coin? Angiology 2017; 69:5-9. [PMID: 28401789 DOI: 10.1177/0003319717702303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Michael Doumas
- 1 Second Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippocration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.,2 VAMC and George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- 1 Second Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippocration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1 Second Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippocration Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.,3 VAMC and Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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Extra-Articular Symptoms in Constellation with Selected Serum Cytokines and Disease Activity in Spondyloarthritis. Mediators Inflamm 2016; 2016:7617954. [PMID: 28053373 PMCID: PMC5174179 DOI: 10.1155/2016/7617954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 11/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Objectives. In this study, we assessed the extra-articular symptoms in constellation with selected serum cytokines and disease activity in spondyloarthritis (SpA). Patients and Methods. We studied 287 SpA patients: 131 had AS, 110 had PsA, and 46 had SAPHO. We assessed extra-articular symptoms in all cases. In 191 SpA patients, we measured serum interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-18 (IL-18), interleukin-23 (IL-23), endothelin-1 (ET-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and epidermal growth factor (EGF). Results. Patients with acute anterior uveitis (AAU) had higher VAS (P = 0.0008), BADSDAI (P = 0.0001), ASDAS-ESR (P = 0.04), CRP (P = 0.006), IL-6 (P = 0.02), and IL-18 (P = 0.03) levels. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) had higher VAS (P = 0.03), CRP (P = 0.0009), and IL-6 (P = 0.0003) levels. Patients with skin psoriasis had lower VAS (P = 0.001) and BASDAI (P = 0.00007) levels. Patients with psoriatic onycholysis had lower VAS (P = 0.006), BASDAI (P = 0.00001), and CRP (P = 0.02) and higher IL-23 (P = 0.04) levels. Patients with PPP had lower BASDAI (P = 0.04) and higher ET-1 (P = 0.001) levels. Conclusions. SpA patients with increased serum IL-18 and decreased serum ET-1 had an increased risk of extra-articular symptoms. In SpA patients, increased disease activity was associated with an increased risk of AAU and IBD and a decreased risk of skin psoriasis, psoriatic onycholysis, and PPP.
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Assessment of subclinical cardiac damage in chronic plaque psoriasis patients: a case control study. ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. ATHEROSCLEROTIC DISEASES 2016; 1:e126-e132. [PMID: 28905034 PMCID: PMC5421544 DOI: 10.5114/amsad.2016.64165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Introduction Epidemiological studies have suggested that patients with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Chronic inflammation may play a role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in psoriasis patients. Recent studies have evaluated the expression of plasma endocan and homocysteine levels. Endocan is a marker of vascular endothelial damage, and homocysteine plays a role in the development of atherosclerosis. Plasma endocan and homocysteine levels, as well as echocardiographic parameters, were evaluated in patients with psoriasis to assess cardiovascular disease risk. Material and methods This was a prospective cohort analysis of 40 patients who were diagnosed with psoriasis and 40 healthy controls matched to the patient group according to demographic and biochemical parameters. Results Serum endocan and homocysteine concentrations were significantly higher in the psoriasis group than the control group (p < 0.001). Serum endocan concentrations correlated positively with disease duration (p < 0.001; r = 0.725). The Tei index (myocardial performance) was elevated in psoriasis patients (p < 0.001). Additionally, the E/A (mitral valve early diastolic peak flow velocity/mitral valve late diastolic peak flow velocity) and E/Em (early diastolic myocardial velocity) ratios were reduced in psoriasis patients (p < 0.001). Parameters indicative of left ventricular asynchrony were elevated significantly in the psoriasis group versus the control group (p < 0.001). Conclusions We observed a substantial increase in serum endocan and homocysteine concentrations, and significant differences in key parameters of cardiac function, in psoriasis patients relative to controls. These results are consistent with the hypothesis that subclinical cardiac damage is increased in patients with psoriasis and that psoriasis itself may be a cardiovascular risk factor.
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Papadavid E, Diamanti K, Spathis A, Varoudi M, Andreadou I, Gravanis K, Theodoropoulos K, Karakitsos P, Lekakis J, Rigopoulos D, Ikonomidis I. Increased levels of circulating platelet-derived microparticles in psoriasis: Possible implications for the associated cardiovascular risk. World J Cardiol 2016; 8:667-675. [PMID: 27957253 PMCID: PMC5124725 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v8.i11.667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2016] [Revised: 08/20/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate platelet activation markers in psoriasis patients, compared to controls, and investigate their association with the inflammatory burden of psoriasis.
METHODS Forty psoriatic patients without cardiovascular disease, and 12 healthy controls were subjected to measurement of baseline platelet CD62P, CD63 and CD42b expression, platelet-leukocyte complexes, i.e., platelet-monocyte complexes (PMC), platelet-neutrophil complexes (PNC) and platelet-lymphocyte complexes, and concentrations of platelet-derived microparticles (PMPs) using flow cytometry. Both larger-size (0.5-0.9 μm) and smaller-size (< 0.5 μm) PMPs were determined. Serum interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-17 levels were also measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The severity of psoriasis was evaluated by the Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI).
RESULTS PMP concentrations were significantly higher in psoriasis patients than controls [mean ± standard error of mean (SEM): 22 ± 5/μL vs 11 ± 6/μL; P = 0.018), for both smaller-size (10 ± 2/μL vs 4 ± 2/μL; P = 0.033) and larger-size (12 ± 3/μL vs 6 ± 4/μL; P = 0.014) PMPs. Platelet CD62P, CD63 and CD42b expression and circulating PMC and PNC were similar between the two groups. Lower circulating PLC were observed in psoriasis patients compared to controls (mean ± SEM: 16% ± 3% vs 23% ± 6%; P = 0.047). Larger-size PMPs were related with IL-12 levels (P < 0.001) and smaller-size PMPs with both IL-12 and IL-17 levels (P < 0.001). Total PMPs also correlated with IL-12 (P < 0.001). CD63 expression was positively correlated with both IL-12 and IL-17 (P < 0.05). Increased PASI score was associated with increased levels of larger-size PMPs (r = 0.45; P = 0.011) and increased CD63 expression (r = 0.47; P < 0.01).
CONCLUSION PMPs, known to be predictive of cardiovascular outcomes, are increased in psoriasis patients, and associated with high inflammatory disease burden. Enhanced platelet activation may be the missing link leading to cardiovascular events in psoriatic patients.
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Can pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A be a marker for the assessment of atherosclerosis risk in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis? Postepy Dermatol Alergol 2016; 33:340-344. [PMID: 27881939 PMCID: PMC5110623 DOI: 10.5114/ada.2016.62839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Psoriasis is an immune-mediated chronic inflammatory dermatosis. Several studies have shown that patients with psoriasis have a much greater risk of cardiovascular diseases than the normal population. The chronic inflammation observed in psoriasis is thought to have a role in the development of atherosclerosis and vascular endothelial injury. Aim To examine serum pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) levels, which has been regarded as a marker of early stage atherosclerosis in patients with psoriasis that do not have concurrent conventional cardiovascular risk markers. Material and methods Forty-one patients diagnosed with a chronic plaque type of psoriasis and 42 equally matched healthy volunteers were included in this study. The PAPP-A levels were compared between patient and control groups and the association between PAPP-A levels and disease duration and severity were evaluated in the patient group. Results Statistically, serum PAPP-A levels were significantly higher in the psoriasis group than in the control group (p = 0.015). Serum PAPP-A levels were found to be positively correlated with severity (p = 0.036, r = 0.329) and duration (p = 0.014, r = 0.269) of the disease. Conclusions As a marker of early stage atherosclerosis, PAPP-A levels were elevated in the psoriasis group and were correlated with disease duration and severity. This elevation reveals the presence of atherosclerosis in patients with psoriasis. Further studies are needed to confirm the use of PAPP-A as an available and inexpensive screening test and cardiovascular risk assessment for all centers.
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Sudhesan A, Rajappa M, Chandrashekar L, Ananthanarayanan PH, Thappa DM, Satheesh S, Chandrasekaran A, Devaraju P. Association of C-Reactive Protein (rs1205) Gene Polymorphism with Susceptibility to Psoriasis in South Indian Tamils. J Clin Diagn Res 2016; 10:GC01-GC04. [PMID: 27891353 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2016/23391.8624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2016] [Accepted: 09/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Psoriasis is a multi-factorial heritable T-helper Th-1/Th-17 mediated inflammatory disease, affecting the skin. It is associated with co-morbidities such as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a good inflammatory marker. CRP rs1205 polymorphism is associated with circulating plasma CRP levels. Although there is association between the rs1205 Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) and CVD, there are no prior reports regarding the association of CRP rs1205 SNP with psoriasis susceptibility. AIM To study the association of the genetic variant rs1205 in the CRP gene with susceptibility to the disease and protein levels in South Indian Tamils with psoriasis. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this case-control genetic study, 300 cases of psoriasis and 300 age and gender matched controls were genotyped for CRP SNP rs1205 using Taq Man 5'allele discrimination assay at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India from February 2014 to January 2016. Plasma high sensitivity (hs)-CRP levels were estimated by ELISA. Disease severity was assessed by Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). RESULTS CRP genetic variation rs1205 was not associated with psoriasis risk in our South Indian Tamil population. However, the circulating levels of hs-CRP was significantly higher in patients with psoriasis, as compared with controls (p < 0.0001) and the protein levels were significantly associated with disease severity, as assessed by PASI scoring. No genotype was found significantly associated with PASI or CRP levels. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that plasma CRP levels are higher in patients with psoriasis and correlate with disease severity, whilst CRP rs1205 is not associated with susceptibility to psoriasis in South Indian Tamils.
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- Anjana Sudhesan
- Scholar, Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Puducherry, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Puducherry, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Puducherry, India
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- Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Puducherry, India
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- Additional Professor and Head, Department of Cardiology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Puducherry, India
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- Senior Professor and Head, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Puducherry, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Genetic Engineering, SRM University , Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
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Greb JE, Goldminz AM, Gottlieb AB. Insights on methotrexate in psoriatic disease. Clin Immunol 2016; 172:61-64. [PMID: 27455859 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2016.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2016] [Accepted: 07/10/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The folic acid analogue methotrexate is used as an anti-neoplastic agent and treatment for inflammatory disorders including psoriasis, dermatomyositis, lupus erythematous, sarcoidosis, and systemic sclerosis. Despite the introduction of newer biologic agents, methotrexate remains a first-line systemic therapy for many patients with disorders of chronic inflammation. Here we briefly describe the current clinical evidence for methotrexate use in psoriatic disease, our current understanding of methotrexate's anti-inflammatory properties, and the future role of methotrexate in the treatment of immune mediated disorders.
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- Jacqueline E Greb
- Department of Dermatology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Box 114, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, USA; Tufts University School of Medicine, 136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Box 114, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, USA; Tufts University School of Medicine, 136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, USA.
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, 136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, USA.
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Santilli S, Kast DR, Grozdev I, Cao L, Feig RL, Golden JB, Debanne SM, Gilkeson RC, Orringer CE, McCormick TS, Ward NL, Cooper KD, Korman NJ. Visualization of atherosclerosis as detected by coronary artery calcium and carotid intima-media thickness reveals significant atherosclerosis in a cross-sectional study of psoriasis patients in a tertiary care center. J Transl Med 2016; 14:217. [PMID: 27448600 PMCID: PMC4957305 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-016-0947-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin and joints that may also have systemic inflammatory effects, including the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Multiple epidemiologic studies have demonstrated increased rates of CVD in psoriasis patients, although a causal link has not been established. A growing body of evidence suggests that sub-clinical systemic inflammation may develop in psoriasis patients, even from a young age. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of atherosclerosis and identify specific clinical risk factors associated with early vascular inflammation. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of a tertiary care cohort of psoriasis patients using coronary artery calcium (CAC) score and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) to detect atherosclerosis, along with high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) to measure inflammation. Psoriasis patients and controls were recruited from our tertiary care dermatology clinic. Presence of atherosclerosis was defined using validated numeric values within CAC and CIMT imaging. Descriptive data comparing groups was analyzed using Welch’s t test and Pearson Chi square tests. Logistic regression was used to analyze clinical factors associated with atherosclerosis, and linear regression to evaluate the relationship between psoriasis and hsCRP. Results 296 patients were enrolled, with 283 (207 psoriatic and 76 controls) having all data for the hsCRP and atherosclerosis analysis. Atherosclerosis was found in 67.6 % of psoriasis subjects versus 52.6 % of controls; Psoriasis patients were found to have a 2.67-fold higher odds of having atherosclerosis compared to controls [95 % CI (1.2, 5.92); p = 0.016], after adjusting for age, gender, race, BMI, smoking, HDL and hsCRP. In addition, a non-significant trend was found between HsCRP and psoriasis severity, as measured by PASI, PGA, or BSA, again after adjusting for confounders. Conclusions A tertiary care cohort of psoriasis patients have a high prevalence of early atherosclerosis, increased hsCRP, and psoriasis remains a risk factor for the presence of atherosclerosis even after adjustment of key confounding clinical factors. Psoriasis may contribute to an accelerated systemic inflammatory cascade resulting in increased risk of CVD and CV events. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12967-016-0947-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- S Santilli
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA.,Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
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- Center For Clinical Investigation, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA.,University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, 33125, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA. .,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA.,Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.,The Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, Cleveland, USA
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Udommethaporn S, Tencomnao T, McGowan EM, Boonyaratanakornkit V. Assessment of Anti-TNF-α Activities in Keratinocytes Expressing Inducible TNF- α: A Novel Tool for Anti-TNF-α Drug Screening. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0159151. [PMID: 27415000 PMCID: PMC4945017 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0159151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2016] [Accepted: 06/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine important in normal and pathological biological processes. Newly synthesized pro-TNF-α is expressed on the plasma membrane and cleaved to release soluble TNF-α protein: both are biologically active. Secreted TNF-α signals through TNF receptors and the membrane-bound TNF-α acts by cell contact-dependent signaling. Anti-TNF-α antibodies have been used effectively for treatment of chronic inflammation, however with adverse side effects. Thus, there is a need for new anti-TNF-α small molecule compounds. Anti-TNF-α activity assays involve treatment of keratinocytes with exogenous TNF-α before or after anti-TNF-α incubation. However, this model fails to address the dual signaling of TNF-α. Here we describe a Doxycycline (Dox)-inducible TNF-α (HaCaT-TNF-α) expression system in keratinocytes. Using this in-vitro model, we show cell inhibition and induced expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and markers, including IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, NF-κB1, and KRT-16, similar to cells treated with exogenous TNF-α. Sufficient secreted TNF-α produced also activated IL-1β and IL-8 expression in wt HaCaT cells. Importantly, stimulated expression of IL-1β and IL-8 in HaCaT-TNF-α were blocked by Quercetin, a flavanol shown to possess anti-TNF-α activities. This novel in vitro cell model provides an efficient tool to investigate the dual signaling of TNF-α. Importantly, this model provides an effective, fast, and simple screening for compounds with anti-TNF-α activities for chronic inflammatory disease therapies.
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- Sutthirat Udommethaporn
- Graduate Program in Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Graduate Program in Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.,Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Chronic Disease Solutions Team, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, 2007, Sydney, Australia
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- Graduate Program in Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.,Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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The association between psoriasis and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) or impaired flow-mediated dilation (FMD) remains controversial. We aimed to evaluate the extent of subclinical atherosclerosis as measured by CIMT and FMD in patients with psoriasis by conducting a meta-analysis.A systematic literature search was performed using PubMed, Embase, Cochrane databases, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and VIP databases up to February 2015. Observational studies investigating CIMT or FMD in patients with psoriasis and controls were eligible. Psoriatic patients and controls were at least age- and sex-matched. Random-effects analysis was used to estimate the weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) between psoriatic patients and controls.A total of 20 studies were identified and analyzed. Meta-analysis showed that psoriatic patients had a significantly thicker CIMT (WMD 0.11 mm; 95% CI 0.08-0.15) and lower FMD (WMD -2.79%; -4.14% to -1.43%) than those in controls. Subgroup analysis indicated that psoriatic arthritis appeared to have less impaired FMD (WMD -2.45%) and thinner CIMT (WMD 0.10 mm). Psoriatic patients with mean age >45 years had much thicker CIMT (WMD 0.13 mm). The impaired FMD (WMD -3.99%) seemed more pronounced in psoriatic patients with mean age <45 years.This meta-analysis suggests that patients with psoriasis are associated with excessive risk of subclinical atherosclerosis. Screening and monitoring CIMT and brachial artery FMD may be recommended to identify a subgroup of psoriatic patients at higher risk for cardiovascular events.
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- Na Fang
- From the Institute of Molecular Biology & Translational Medicine, the Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, PR China
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Hay RJ, Augustin M, Griffiths CEM, Sterry W. The global challenge for skin health. Br J Dermatol 2016; 172:1469-1472. [PMID: 26036149 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.13854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- R J Hay
- International League of Dermatological Societies, 4 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HQ, U.K.,King's College London, King's College Hospital NHS Trust, London, U.K
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- International League of Dermatological Societies, 4 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HQ, U.K.,Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, D-20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- International League of Dermatological Societies, 4 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HQ, U.K.,Dermatology Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K
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- International League of Dermatological Societies, 4 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 5HQ, U.K.,Department of Dermatology, Charité University Medicine, Berlin, Germany
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Rajappa M, Shanmugam R, Munisamy M, Chandrashekar L, Rajendiran KS, Thappa DM. Effect of antipsoriatic therapy on oxidative stress index and sialic acid levels in patients with psoriasis. Int J Dermatol 2015; 55:e422-30. [PMID: 26711230 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.13196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2014] [Revised: 07/09/2015] [Accepted: 08/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Recent studies have implicated the association between oxidative stress and inflammation in pathogenesis of psoriasis and its associated comorbidities. Hence, we undertook to study inflammatory markers such as sialic acids and the oxidative stress index (OSI) in patients with psoriasis vulgaris. METHODS Sixty cases and 60 healthy controls were included in this cohort study. Disease severity was assessed by psoriasis area severity index scoring. Serum levels of oxidative stress (total oxidant status, total antioxidant status) and inflammation (highly sensitive C-reactive protein [hs-CRP], total sialic acid, protein bound sialic acid) markers were estimated in controls and cases at baseline and on follow-up. OSI was calculated as the ratio of total oxidant status to total antioxidant status. RESULTS Baseline serum levels of OSI, hs-CRP, and sialic acids were significantly higher in cases compared to controls. Baseline OSI and sialic acids demonstrated a significant correlation with disease severity. After 12 weeks of therapy, there was a significant decline in OSI and serum levels of hs-CRP and sialic acids. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate that oxidative stress and inflammation are significantly associated with psoriasis, and treatment with methotrexate results in a significant decline of both the inflammatory and oxidative stress parameters.
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- Medha Rajappa
- Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease that confers significant risk of metabolic derangements and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Early detection and treatment of modifiable risk factors and modulation of the systemic inflammatory response are important treatment goals. Studies have shown that there is a significant lack of awareness of the relationship between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease, so future considerations should focus on education of and collaboration with health care providers, especially those in primary care, and development of updated, rigorous screening guidelines. In addition, targeted biologic therapies such as TNF-a inhibitors have shown immense promise in targeting the systemic inflammation associated with psoriatic disease, but whether they will impact long-term cardiovascular outcomes remains to be seen.
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- Kathryn T Shahwan
- Clinical Unit for Research Trials and Outcomes in Skin (CURTIS), Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 50 Staniford Street, Suite 240, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Clinical Unit for Research Trials and Outcomes in Skin (CURTIS), Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 50 Staniford Street, Suite 240, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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Evensen K, Slevolden E, Skagen K, Rønning OM, Brunborg C, Krogstad AL, Russell D. Increased subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with chronic plaque psoriasis. Atherosclerosis 2014; 237:499-503. [PMID: 25463081 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2014] [Revised: 10/10/2014] [Accepted: 10/13/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory skin condition of unknown aetiology which usually requires life-long treatment. It is regarded a systemic inflammatory disease with a possible increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to assess carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), plaque prevalence and carotid stenosis as surrogate measures for cardiovascular disease in psoriasis patients and healthy controls. METHODS Sixty-two patients with psoriasis and thirty-one healthy controls were included in the study. All were examined by Colour duplex ultrasound of the carotid arteries to compare carotid IMT values, carotid plaques and carotid stenosis in the two groups. Adjustments were made for traditional cardiovascular risk factors. RESULTS Patients with psoriasis had increased carotid IMT values compared to the controls: mean ± SD 0.71 ± 0.17 mm vs. 0.59 ± 0.08 mm; p = 0.001. When adjusted for known atherosclerotic risk factors this difference remained significant (p = 0.04). Carotid plaques were also more common (p = 0.03) in patients with psoriasis 13 (21%) compared to controls 1 (3%). There was no difference with regard to the number of carotid stenoses in patients and controls. CONCLUSION The results of this study support previous evidence which suggests that psoriasis is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular disease.
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- Kristin Evensen
- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Akershus University Hospital, Lorenskog, Norway; University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Norway
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- Department of Dermatology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Neurology, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway; University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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Ogretmen Z, Hiz MM, Silan F, Uludag A, Ozdemirc O. Association of endothelial nitric oxide synthase Glu298Asp gene polymorphism in psoriasis cases with hypertension. Ann Saudi Med 2014; 34:340-5. [PMID: 25811208 PMCID: PMC6152563 DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2014.340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Psoriasis is a common autoimmune-mediated chronic, inflammatory skin disease. Although, the molecular mechanism is not completely understood, psoriasis is caused by genetic and non-genetic parameters. The current study aimed (1) to define genotype and allele frequency of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS Glu298Asp) gene polymorphism in hypertensive and/or non-hypertensive psoriatic patients (2) to investigate the possible relationship between the eNOS Glu298Asp polymorphism and the risk of hypertension among psoriatic patients in the Turkish population. DESIGN AND SETTINGS This cross-sectional, case-control study was performed between March 2010 and November 2012 at the University hospital in Çanakkale, Turkey Patients and Methods: Gene profiles of 75 psoriatic patients (21 hypertensive and 54 normotensive pa.tients) and 55 healthy (normotensive and non-psoriatic) volunteers were compared. Peripheral blood-EDTA samples were used for total genomic DNA isolation and genotyping. Target eNOS gene was genotyped for patients and control groups by real-time PCR melting-curve analysis system (LightCycler 2.0,Roche, Germany, and results were compared statistically. RESULTS An increased T allele frequency in eNOS Glu298Asp single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) was determined in psoriatic patients when compared with normotensive non-psoriatic healthy volunteers (OR 2.3, CI 1.14-3.99), (P=.017). The T allele frequency was also found to be increased in hypertensive psoriatic patients when compared with healthy volunteers (4.83-fold increased, 95% CI 1.62-14.43 ([P=.003]) and normotensive psoriatic patients (3.03-fold increased, 95% CI 1.03-8.94 [P=.041]), respectively. CONCLUSION The current preliminary results suggested that there was a correlation between eNOS Glu298Asp polymorphism and hypertension among psoriatic patients in the Turkish population. The T allele frequency of eNOS Glu298Asp SNP was different in hypertensive psoriatic patients, and the difference was statistically significant when compared with the normotensive psoriatic patients and healthy controls. These results need to be confirmed by large-scale studies.
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- Dr. Meliza M. Hiz, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale 17100, Burslem, Turkey, T: +905332444545, ,
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Sigurdardottir G, Ekman AK, Ståhle M, Bivik C, Enerbäck C. Systemic treatment and narrowband ultraviolet B differentially affect cardiovascular risk markers in psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2014; 70:1067-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.12.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2013] [Revised: 12/20/2013] [Accepted: 12/21/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Dowlatshahi EA, van der Voort EAM, Arends LR, Nijsten T. Markers of systemic inflammation in psoriasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Dermatol 2014; 169:266-82. [PMID: 23550658 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/25/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Studies investigating systemic inflammation in psoriasis use different serum markers and report discrepant results. We set out to determine whether systemic inflammation is elevated in patients with psoriasis compared with healthy controls, and to measure the extent of this elevation, by summarizing available data on serum inflammatory markers. PubMed, Embase and Web of Science were searched from inception to March 2011. We included studies comparing the serum inflammatory markers interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-10, C-reactive protein (CRP), intracellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1, E-selectin and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α in patients with psoriasis and healthy controls. Differences in serum marker levels between patients and controls were pooled as standardized mean differences (SMDs; Cohen's d) using a random-effects model. Seventy-eight studies were eligible. Of the 7852 individuals included, 3085 had (severe plaque) psoriasis. The pooled SMDs were higher in patients with psoriasis than in healthy controls for IL-6 [d = 1·32, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0·83-1·81], CRP (d = 1·83, 95% CI 0·76-2·90), TNF-α (d = 1·32, 95% CI 0·86-1·79), E-selectin (d = 1·78, 95% CI 1·32-2·25) and ICAM-1 (d = 1·77, 95% CI 1·15-2·39). The SMD between cases and controls for IL-1β and IL-10 was not significant. Age had a significant effect on the SMD for IL-6 and TNF-α. For IL-6 the effect size was higher for plaque psoriasis studies (d = 1·98). The effect size was not influenced by the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, measurement method or quality assessment. The pooled analyses suggest modest but significantly elevated levels of the proinflammatory cytokines in the serum of patients with psoriasis with predominantly severe disease. To what extent this modest increment is clinically relevant could be investigated in a synthesis of all studies measuring inflammation before and after antipsoriatic therapy.
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- E A Dowlatshahi
- Department of Dermatology , Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Yurtdaş M, Yaylali YT, Kaya Y, Özdemir M, Özkan İ, Aladağ N. Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio May Predict Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Psoriasis. Echocardiography 2014; 31:1095-104. [DOI: 10.1111/echo.12511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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- Mustafa Yurtdaş
- Department of Cardiology; Van Region Training and Research Hospital; Van Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology; School of Medicine; Pamukkale University; Denizli Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology; School of Medicine; Kafkas University; Kars Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology; Van Region Training and Research Hospital; Van Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology; Lokman Hekim Hospital; Van Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology; Van Region Training and Research Hospital; Van Turkey
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Psoriasis is an inflammatory immune-mediated disease that affects the skin and has pathogenic effects with systemic impact. The relationship between psoriasis and comorbidities remains controversial. The hypothesis of a causative role of psoriasis in its cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidities is based on pathophysiologic concepts establishing a link between chronic inflammation in psoriasis, endothelial dysfunction, formation of atherosclerotic plaques, and the different compounds of metabolic syndrome. Psoriasis management has to be multidisciplinary. It implicates identification and treatment of psychological disorders, addictions, and associated cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, together with improvement of quality of life of patients.
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- Ivan Grozdev
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Faculty, Medical University-Sofia, 1 Saint Georgi Sofiiski Boulevard, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Murdough Family Center for Psoriasis, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Tokuda Hospital-Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Hugh J, Van Voorhees AS, Nijhawan RI, Bagel J, Lebwohl M, Blauvelt A, Hsu S, Weinberg JM. From the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation: The risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with psoriasis and the potential impact of current therapies. J Am Acad Dermatol 2013; 70:168-77. [PMID: 24184141 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2013] [Revised: 09/06/2013] [Accepted: 09/10/2013] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many studies have identified cardiovascular risk factors in patients with psoriasis. Some psoriasis therapies may increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) and others may decrease CVD. OBJECTIVE We reviewed the literature to define the impact of common psoriasis therapies on cardiovascular measures and outcomes. RESULTS Phototherapy has no major cardiovascular impact and may reduce levels of proinflammatory cytokines. Acitretin increases serum lipids and triglycerides, but has not been shown to increase cardiovascular risk. Cyclosporine A increases blood pressure, serum triglycerides, and total cholesterol. Methotrexate is associated with a decreased risk of CVD morbidity and mortality. Among the biologics, data for tumor necrosis factor inhibitors suggest an overall reduction in cardiovascular events. Most data on short-term ustekinumab use suggest no effect on major adverse cardiovascular events, however some authorities remain concerned. Nevertheless, ustekinumab use over a 4-year period shows a decrease in major adverse cardiovascular events when compared both with the general US population and with psoriatics in Great Britain. LIMITATIONS Most studies lack the power and randomization of large clinical trials and long-term follow-up periods. In addition, the increased risk of CVD associated with psoriasis itself is a confounding factor. CONCLUSION Some therapies for moderate to severe psoriasis, including methotrexate and tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, may reduce cardiovascular events in psoriatic patients. Ustekinumab appears to be neutral but there may be a long-term benefit. Appropriate patient counseling and selection and clinical follow-up are necessary to maximize safety with these agents. Further long-term study is necessary to quantify the benefits and risks associated with biologic therapies.
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- Jeremy Hugh
- Department of Dermatology, St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Dermatology, St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York
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- Psoriasis Treatment Center of Central New Jersey, East Windsor, New Jersey
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- Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Dermatology, St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York.
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Balta I, Balta S, Demirkol S, Mikhailidis D, Celik T, Akhan M, Kurt O, Kurt Y, Aydin I, Kilic S. Elevated serum levels of endocan in patients with psoriasis vulgaris: correlations with cardiovascular risk and activity of disease. Br J Dermatol 2013; 169:1066-70. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- I. Balta
- Department of Dermatology; Kecioren Training and Research Hospital; Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology; Gulhane Medical Academy; Etlik-Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology; Gulhane Medical Academy; Etlik-Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry; University College London Medical School; University College London; London U.K
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- Department of Cardiology; Gulhane Medical Academy; Etlik-Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine; Gulhane Medical Academy; Etlik-Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine; Gulhane Medical Academy; Etlik-Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry; Gulhane Medical Academy; Etlik-Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry; Gulhane Medical Academy; Etlik-Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Epidemiology; Gulhane Medical Academy; Etlik-Ankara Turkey
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The global burden of skin disease in 2010: an analysis of the prevalence and impact of skin conditions. J Invest Dermatol 2013; 134:1527-1534. [PMID: 24166134 DOI: 10.1038/jid.2013.446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 774] [Impact Index Per Article: 70.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2013] [Revised: 09/01/2013] [Accepted: 09/09/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2010 estimated the GBD attributable to 15 categories of skin disease from 1990 to 2010 for 187 countries. For each of the following diseases, we performed systematic literature reviews and analyzed resulting data: eczema, psoriasis, acne vulgaris, pruritus, alopecia areata, decubitus ulcer, urticaria, scabies, fungal skin diseases, impetigo, abscess, and other bacterial skin diseases, cellulitis, viral warts, molluscum contagiosum, and non-melanoma skin cancer. We used disability estimates to determine nonfatal burden. Three skin conditions, fungal skin diseases, other skin and subcutaneous diseases, and acne were in the top 10 most prevalent diseases worldwide in 2010, and eight fell into the top 50; these additional five skin problems were pruritus, eczema, impetigo, scabies, and molluscum contagiosum. Collectively, skin conditions ranged from the 2nd to 11th leading cause of years lived with disability at the country level. At the global level, skin conditions were the fourth leading cause of nonfatal disease burden. Using more data than has been used previously, the burden due to these diseases is enormous in both high- and low-income countries. These results argue strongly to include skin disease prevention and treatment in future global health strategies as a matter of urgency.
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Soboleva AG, Bruskin SA, Nikolaev AA, Sobolev VV, Mezentsev AV. Role of receptor for advanced glycation end-products in pathogenesis of psoriasis. Mol Biol 2013. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893313050191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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