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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2012, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (10): 1179-1184.

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Advances in Pharmacogenetics of Topical Therapies for Psoriasis

MENG Xiang-guang1, LI Zhi1, WANG Xian-meng2, ZHOU Hong-hao1   

  1. 1Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, 410078 Changsha, Hunan,China;
    2Department of Pharmacy, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, 450007 Zhengzhou , Henan,China
  • Received:2012-07-24 Revised:2012-09-13 Published:2012-10-19

Abstract: Psoriasis is an inflammatory hyperproliferative skin disease with a strong genetic susceptibility and influenced by genetic, immunological and environmental factors. Because the topical treatment is characterized of low cost, proper efficiency and high safety , it is commonly selected for most patients with mild to moderate psoriasis. However, the pharmacogenetics studies on the topical treatment are sparse. This review summarizes the correlations between genetic factors and topical agents to provide the theoretical guidance for the personalized medication in psoriasis.

Key words: Psoriasis, Pharmacogenetics, Vitamin D, Coal tar, Dithranol, Photochemotherapy

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