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ReviewJournal of advanced research2026

Tryptophan metabolism in psoriasis and its complications: Future opportunities.

Xiyuan He, Yueting Mo, Peixin Shi, Yini Xu, Mingmei Zhou, Ting Zhang

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Review in Journal of advanced research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Xiyuan HeInstitute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China. Electronic address: 19993911109@163.com.
Yueting MoInstitute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
Peixin ShiInstitute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
Yini XuState Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550014, China.
Mingmei ZhouInstitute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
Ting ZhangInstitute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550014, China. Electronic address: zhtcpu@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tryptophan (Trp) metabolism encompasses primary three pathways: the kynurenine pathway, the serotonin pathway, and the indole pathway. These pathways are intricately involved in the physiological and pathological processes underlying psoriasis, exerting broad regulatory effects on immune function, inflammation responses, keratinocytes proliferation, angiogenesis, and intestinal homeostasis. Key enzymes and metabolites within the Trp metabolic pathway have been implicated in the development and progression of psoriasis. Disruptions in Trp metabolism have been observed in psoriasis and its associated complications, with alterations in certain metabolite levels noted following improvements in disease symptoms. Emerging evidence indicates that targeted therapies modulating Trp metabolism have demonstrated efficacy in clinical applications, offering valuable insights for medication selection in psoriasis treatment. This review aims to summarize the most recent research findings regarding the role of Trp metabolism in psoriasis and its comorbidities, as well as the therapeutic potential of targeting Trp metabolic pathways.

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PsoriasisTryptophanAnimalsHumansKynurenineMetabolic Networks and PathwaysKynurenineTryptophanMetabolismPsoriasisPsoriasis comorbiditiesTreatmentTryptophan

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PMID40983125
PMCPMC13227216

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