A Potential Role for Superantigens in the Pathogenesis of Psoriasis

The Staphylococcal Enterotoxins and Their Relatives

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Human keratinocytes are a source for tumor necrosis factor alpha: evidence for synthesis and release upon stimulation with endotoxin or ultraviolet light.

A Köck, Thomas Schwarz, Reinhard Kirnbauer et al. · The Journal of Experimental Medicine · 1990 · 708 citations · Full text

Ultraviolet Light, Immunology, Minimal Tnf-alpha Activity +18

Vβ-Specific Stimulation of Human T Cells by Staphylococcal Toxins

J W Kappler, Brian L. Kotzin, Lynne R. Herron et al. · Science · 1989 · 699 citations

Cyclosporine Improves Psoriasis in a Double-blind Study

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Severe Plaque Psoriasis, Immunology, Pharmacotherapy +16

Selective expansion of T cells expressing V beta 2 in toxic shock syndrome.

Yongwon Choi, J A Lafferty, J R Clements et al. · The Journal of Experimental Medicine · 1990 · 357 citations · Full text

Adaptive Immune System, T-regulatory Cell, Immunology +21