Immunopathology in targeted therapy of psoriasis and comorbid conditions
- Authors: Ardalina O.O.1, Grebennikova I.P.1, Epifanova A.Y.1, Morrison A.V.1, Yeremina M.G.1
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Affiliations:
- Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky
- Issue: Vol 28, No 5 (2025)
- Pages: 568-577
- Section: DERMATOLOGY
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/1560-9588/article/view/359053
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/dv678188
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/SFFXBU
- ID: 359053
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Abstract
Psoriasis is a multifactorial chronic immune-mediated disease that is primarily associated with genetic factors. According to recent research, the IL-17 and IL-23/Th17 axes are critical for the pathogenesis of psoriasis, supporting the therapeutic use of IL-17 inhibitors. Numerous studies have demonstrated that psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease, which is frequently associated with various comorbidities. Inflammation in psoriasis involves activated T cells and myeloid cells that produce tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interferons (IFNs), IL-17, IL-23, and IL-22 in the affected skin. Furthermore, numerous inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1, IL-6, and IL-8, are expressed. These cytokines have a synergistic effect, promoting inflammation and keratinocyte proliferation in the skin. Psoriatic skin lesions are characterized by increased vascular permeability and enhanced regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines that enter the systemic circulation. Psoriasis-associated immune activation combined with panarterial inflammation promotes atherosclerosis and related cardiometabolic comorbidities. Therefore, elevated Th17 levels in patients with psoriasis may trigger chronic inflammation. The majority of patients with psoriasis have comorbidities, indicating the risk of concomitant diseases. This must be considered when selecting the treatment strategy and developing new personalized therapeutic options.
This review examines recent data on the association between psoriasis and various comorbidities, as well as the critical role of IL-17 in targeted therapy.
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Oksana O. Ardalina
Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky
Author for correspondence.
Email: ardalinaoo@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9877-1262
SPIN-code: 6884-0480
Russian Federation, Saratov
Inna P. Grebennikova
Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky
Email: inna.pavlovna.gr@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0003-8951-1244
SPIN-code: 4615-2340
Russian Federation, Saratov
Anna Y. Epifanova
Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky
Email: annepifanova@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4805-6981
SPIN-code: 6285-9987
Russian Federation, Saratov
Anna V. Morrison
Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky
Email: morrison-av@rambler.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7214-3156
SPIN-code: 3018-8421
Russian Federation, Saratov
Maria G. Yeremina
Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky
Email: 913693@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9752-1352
SPIN-code: 9205-0670
Professor of the Department
Russian Federation, SaratovReferences
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