Generalized Pustular Psoriasis : Divergence of Innate and Adaptive Immunity

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a severe, relapsing, immune-mediated disease characterized by the presence of multiple sterile pustules all over the body. The exact pathomechanisms behind GPP remain elusive, although increased interest in the genetic basis and immunological disturbances have provided some revealing insights into the underlying signaling pathways and their mutual interaction. The genetic background of GPP has been thoroughly investigated over the past few years. The conducted studies have identified genetic variants that predispose to pustular forms of psoriasis. The loss-of-function mutation of the interleukin 36 receptor antagonist gene, along with rare gain-of-function mutations in the gene that encodes the keratinocyte signaling molecule (CARD14), are examples of the uncovered abnormalities. Interleukin 36 (IL-36), along with neutrophils, is now considered a central cytokine in GPP pathogenesis, with IL-36 signaling providing a link between innate and adaptive immune responses. More recently, a new concept of inflammation, caused by a predominantly genetically determined abnormal activation of innate immune response and leading to inflammatory keratinization, has arisen. GPP is currently considered a representative of this novel group of skin conditions, called autoinflammatory keratinization diseases. As no therapeutic agents have been approved for GPP to date in the United States and Europe, the novel anti-IL-36R antibodies are particularly promising and may revolutionize management of the disease.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:22

Enthalten in:

International journal of molecular sciences - 22(2021), 16 vom: 22. Aug.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Samotij, Dominik [VerfasserIn]
Szczęch, Justyna [VerfasserIn]
Reich, Adam [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antibodies, Monoclonal
Autoinflammation
Generalized pustular psoriasis
Genetics
IL-36
Innate immunity
Journal Article
Review
Von Zumbusch

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Date Completed 29.09.2021

Date Revised 29.09.2021

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/ijms22169048

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM329886606