Research opens new treatment strategies for specific form of psoriasis

Monday, April 25, 2016 - 07:50 in Biology & Nature

Psoriasis is a long-lasting autoimmune disease that is characterized by patches of abnormal and inflamed skin. It is generally thought to have a genetic origin, which can be further triggered by environmental factors. People with specific mutations in the CARD14 gene have a high probability of developing psoriasis. A VIB/UGent research team now reveals the […]

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