Polymorphonuclear leukocytes: possible mechanism of accumulation in psoriasis.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Extracts of involved and uninvolved skin from nine patients with untreated psoriasis were studied for chemotactic activity. Psoriatic plaque contains increased amounts of a complement-dependent chemotactic factor that is inhibited by diisopropyl fluorophosphate. This factor may be human skin serine proteinase.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Lazarus, GS; Yost, FJ; Thomas, CA
Published Date
- December 16, 1977
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 198 / 4322
Start / End Page
- 1162 - 1163
PubMed ID
- 929193
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0036-8075
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1126/science.929193
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States