ArticlePeerJ2026
Role of dendritic cells and B cells in the skin of imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like mouse model.
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- Association of co-exposure to extreme cold and nitrogen dioxide with psoriasis outpatient visits and systemic inflammation.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease traditionally characterized by T cell-mediated immune responses. However, dendritic cells (DCs) and B cells also contribute to immune regulation in psoriasis. Their role in disease progression remains underexplored. Methods: This study utilized an imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis-like mouse model to investigate DC and B cell dynamics at different stages of disease progression (day 3, day 5 and day 7). Skin lesions were evaluated using the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) and histological analysis. Flow cytometry was performed to assess the expression of CD11c Results: IMQ application induced progressive skin thickening, erythema and scaling, with PASI scores significantly increased at day 7 compared to controls ( Conclusion: Early DC activation corresponded with the initiation phase of inflammation, while the later expansion of B cells appeared to coincide with sustained inflammatory activity and disease progression. The coordinated presence of DCs and B cells in the skin microenvironment may influence disease severity and pathogenesis, which could provide fundamental insights for future investigations into potential therapeutic strategies.
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