Integrated systems toxicology identifies TCDD-responsive targets linked to immune dysregulation and treatment response in psoriasis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Integrated systems toxicology identifies TCDD-responsive targets linked to immune dysregulation and treatment response in psoriasis

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  • Xuan Zhang

  • Yankun Zhang

  • Yanling He

  • May 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Comprehensive Toxicological Systems Approach Reveals TCDD-Responsive Targets Associated with Immune Dysfunction and Treatment Outcomes in Psoriasis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsDysregulation of the IL-23/IL-17 axis, TCDD exposure, immune dysfunction
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Identification of 87 overlapping genes between TCDD-related targets and psoriasis-associated genes.
  • Core target genes LCK, MMP9, CXCR2, PTAFR, and CCNB1 show significant upregulation in psoriatic lesions.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Individuals with psoriasis, particularly those with moderate-to-severe forms.

          Higher baseline MMP9 may indicate poorer clinical improvement in biologic therapy.

          Clinical Best Practices

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