Advances of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors in the treatment of psoriasis / 天津医药
Tianjin Medical Journal
;
(12): 333-336, 2015.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-474086
ABSTRACT
Psoriasis is a common inflammatory autoimmune disease. Angiogenesis is known to be a key pathogenic fea?ture of psoriasis. The elevation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been demonstrated in the skin and plasma of patients with psoriasis. A number of case reports have indicated that VEGF inhibitor is effective in patients with psoriasis. VEGF inhibitors are consisted of three categoriesanti-VEGF monoclonal antibodies, VEGF receptor antagonists and tyro?sine kinase inhibitors. This article reviewed the current clinical application and therapeutic potential of VEGF inhibitors in psoriasis .
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Tianjin Medical Journal
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2015
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