Mechanistic Study of Indigo Naturalis in Treating Psoriasis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-07-01
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The potential effect of indigo naturalis on the immune system is unknown. The investigators
hypothesize that the therapeutic effect of indigo naturalis in psoriasis may involve
inhibiting the activation of Th1 and Th17 cells that produce pro-inflammatory cytokines,
thereby regulating the hyperplasia of epidermis induced by Th1/Th17 related cytokines.