Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 29, 2025

The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Published on: July 11, 2013
Role of co‑inhibitory molecules in the treatment of psoriasis (Review)
Yue Yao1,2, Linxi Zeng1,2, Xin Huang1,2
1Department of Dermatology, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050031, P.R. China.
Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by abnormal activation and infiltration of T-cells and excessive proliferation of keratinocytes (KCs). Its pathogenesis is complex and frequently accompanied by the imbalance of T-cell subpopulations, contributing to its development and further exacerbation. Therefore, the immune system, especially T-cells, is mainly involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. While T-cell activation not only requires the first recognition of T-cell receptor and major histocompatibility complex peptide, co-stimulatory and co-inhibitory pathways are reported to promote or dampen T-cell responses through a variety of mechanisms. In recent years, immuno-related agents have been applied in the treatment of numerous clinical diseases, including psoriasis, and are starting to show promising and potential therapy prospects in autoimmune skin diseases. The present review outlined the role of co-inhibitory molecules in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and their application in the treatment of psoriasis.
Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by abnormal activation and infiltration of T-cells and excessive proliferation of keratinocytes (KCs). Its pathogenesis is complex and frequently accompanied by the imbalance of T-cell subpopulations, contributing to its development and further exacerbation. Therefore, the immune system, especially T-cells, is mainly involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. While T-cell activation not only requires the first recognition of T-cell receptor and major histocompatibility complex peptide, co-stimulatory and co-inhibitory pathways are reported to promote or dampen T-cell responses through a variety of mechanisms. In recent years, immuno-related agents have been applied in the treatment of numerous clinical diseases, including psoriasis, and are starting to show promising and potential therapy prospects in autoimmune skin diseases. The present review outlined the role of co-inhibitory molecules in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and their application in the treatment of psoriasis.
More Related Videos
08:49Identification of Mediators of T-cell Receptor Signaling via the Screening of Chemical Inhibitor Libraries
Published on: January 22, 2019
09:15Come to the Light Side: In Vivo Monitoring of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Infections in Chronic Wounds in a Diabetic Hairless Murine Model
Published on: October 10, 2017
Related Concept Videos
T Cell Types and Functions
Th1 cells stimulate dendritic cells to express necessary co-stimulatory molecules on their surfaces for...
Drugs Used in Lower Respiratory Disorders: Overview
Bronchodilators, the first step of respiration enhancement, come in various forms, each with its own mechanism...
Drugs for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in IBD
Inflammatory Response
Inflammation can be triggered by various stimuli, such as impact, abrasion, chemical irritation, infections, and extreme hot or cold temperatures. These can damage cells and connective tissue fibers,...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease IV: Pharmacological Management
Pharmacologic...
EPS and iPS Cells in Disease Research