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Erschienen in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology 2/2016

01.04.2016 | Current Opinion

IL-17 Blockade in Psoriasis: Friend or Foe in Cardiovascular Risk?

verfasst von: Tiago Torres, Inês Raposo, Manuela Selores

Erschienen in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology | Ausgabe 2/2016

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Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disorder associated with systemic inflammation and a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Common pathologic mechanisms are likely involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and atherosclerosis, including similar inflammatory cytokine profiles and proinflammatory cell types. The hypothesis that aggressive treatment of skin inflammation may decrease the risk of developing atherosclerosis and consequently cardiovascular disease is currently a focus of major attention. Interleukin (IL)-17 may be an important cytokine linking skin disease to vascular disease/inflammation. However, the role of IL-17 in atherosclerosis is still controversial, as IL-17 may exhibit pro-atherogenic or anti-atherogenic effects depending on the specific tissue, cellular, and immune context. Given the development of several IL-17 inhibitors, the investigation of IL-17 inhibition impact on cardiovascular outcome is extremely important.
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Metadaten
Titel
IL-17 Blockade in Psoriasis: Friend or Foe in Cardiovascular Risk?
verfasst von
Tiago Torres
Inês Raposo
Manuela Selores
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2016
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology / Ausgabe 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1175-0561
Elektronische ISSN: 1179-1888
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40257-015-0166-0

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