Abstract
IL-27 is mainly produced by activated antigen-presenting cells (APCs), and has been reported in various Th1/Th17-mediated inflammatory diseases, including psoriasis, and even in Th2-complexed disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We describe a 51-year-old Japanese man with SLE accompanied by psoriasis. Interestingly, immunohistochemical staining revealed the existence of IL-27-producing cells in biopsy specimens from both SLE and psoriasis. Our findings might suggest relationships between IL-27 and the pathogenesis of these inflammatory diseases.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 181-185 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Case Reports in Dermatology |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 May |
Keywords
- Activated antigen-presenting cells
- IL-27
- Type 1 helper T cells