Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis. The pathophysiology of PsA includes
genetic, environmental and immunologic factors. Recent studies revealed the dynamic role of the immune system in the pathogenesis
of the disease. Adhesion molecules, proinflammatory cytokines, angiogenic factors and metalloproteinases appear to orchestrate
the inflammatory response in PsA. This article summarizes the current immunologic findings and suggests future therapeutic
and researching approaches in the field of PsA.
Keywords Psoriatic arthritis - Immunopathogenesis - Cytokines - Adhesion molecules - Bone remodeling