ANU researchers discovered a gene mutation, IKBKB, linked to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) discovered a gene mutation, IKBKB, responsible for causing psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease. If two copies of this mutated gene are present, patients may develop psoriatic arthritis, causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. The groundbreaking discovery provides insight into the progression from a skin-only disease to a skin and joint condition.

March 25, 2024
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