Beta-defensin-2 protein is a serum biomarker for disease activity in psoriasis and reaches biologically relevant concentrations in lesional skin.

by Patrick A M Jansen, Diana Rodijk-Olthuis, Edward J Hollox, Marijke Kamsteeg, Geuranne S Tjabringa, Gys J de Jongh, Ivonne M J J van Vlijmen-Willems, Judith G M Bergboer, Michelle M van Rossum, Elke M G J de Jong, Martin den Heijer, Andrea W M Evers, Mieke Bergers, John A L Armour, Patrick L J M Zeeuwen, Joost Schalkwijk
Published 2009