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EXPERT OPINION ON INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS
卷 25, 期 4, 页码 455-462出版社
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1517/13543784.2016.1153064
关键词
VEGF; angiogenesis; treatment; Psoriasis; vascular endothelial growth factor
资金
- Biogen Idec
- Galderma
- LEO Pharma
- Novaris
- Schering-plough
- Stiefel
- Wyeth/Pfizer
Introduction: Affecting 1 million people in the UK, psoriasis is a commonly diagnosed inflammatory disease arising from autoimmune processes that are triggered by environmental factors in genetically susceptible individuals. The pathophysiology of psoriasis has been widely studied and there is evidence that angiogenesis is a key component. Areas covered: In this review the role of vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF), as a key angiogenic mediator in psoriasis pathogenesis is discussed. VEGF is found in higher levels in plaques, normal skin and plasma of patients with psoriasis. The level of VEGF also fluctuates in accordance with disease activity and in response to conventional treatments. There are several VEGF inhibitors currently licenced for use; primarily in the fields of oncology and there are case reports of patients being treated with these therapies for metastatic cancer who have demonstrated significant improvement in their psoriasis. VEGF inhibitory agents have suggested promising utility for the treatment of psoriasis following animal studies. Expert opinion: VEGF may represent a novel treatment target in psoriasis. However, VEGF inhibitors can cause significant side effects such as hypertension and left ventricular dysfunction. The risks of treatment must be carefully evaluated before VEGF inhibitors are trialled or advocated for psoriasis.
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