BIOMARKERS FOR PSORIASIS
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Abstract
A group of polypeptides that are modulated in a psoriatic sample as compared to a normal sample is provided. These polypeptides can be used as biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring treatment of psoriasis.
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1-7. -7. (canceled)
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8. A method of managing the treatment of psoriasis in a subject comprising:
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a) determining first levels of vitronectin and hemopexin in a first plasma sample from the subject; b) determining second levels of vitronectin and hemopexin in a second plasma sample from the subject, wherein said first plasma sample is obtained before the second plasma sample; and c) increasing dosing of a drug to treat the psoriasis if, and only if, an elevated level of vitronectin and a decreased level hemopexin in the second sample compared with the first sample are observed. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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