Molecular diagnostics of inflammatory disease: New tools and perspectives

Exp Dermatol. 2017 Aug;26(8):677-680. doi: 10.1111/exd.13235. Epub 2017 Feb 14.

Abstract

This essay reviews current approaches to establish novel molecular diagnostic tools for inflammatory skin diseases. Moreover, it highlights the importance of stratifying patients according to molecular signatures and revising current outdated disease classification systems to eventually reach the goal of personalized medicine.

Keywords: atopic dermatitis; inflammatory skin diseases; personalized medicine; psoriasis; target-oriented therapy.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Eczema / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques*
  • Psoriasis / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases / classification