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Polymorphonuclear leukocyte function in psoriasis vulgaris

C T Pease1, M Fennell, R C Staughton

  • 1Department of Rheumatology, Westminster Hospital, London, U.K.

The British Journal of Dermatology
|August 1, 1987
PubMed

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Polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) function in psoriasis vulgaris appears normal. Studies found no significant differences in PMN migration or response to chemotactic substances between psoriasis patients and controls.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease.
  • Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) play a role in inflammation.
  • The function of PMNs in psoriasis requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) migration and function in patients with psoriasis vulgaris.
  • To compare PMN function in psoriasis patients with that of a healthy control group.

Main Methods:

  • In vitro assessment of PMN migration using the agarose plate method.
  • Evaluation of PMN response to chemotactic substances: F-Met-Leu-Phe (FMLP) and zymosan activated serum (ZAS).
  • Comparison of chemokinetic and chemotactic potential of psoriatic serum versus control serum.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference was observed in PMN migration between psoriasis patients and the control group.
  • PMN response to FMLP and ZAS did not differ significantly between the two groups.
  • Psoriatic serum showed no difference in chemokinetic or chemotactic potential compared to control serum.

Conclusions:

  • The findings do not support a primary abnormality in polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) function in psoriasis vulgaris.
  • PMN migration and response to common chemotactic stimuli appear intact in psoriasis patients.
  • Further research may explore other immune cell functions or inflammatory pathways in psoriasis.

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