Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 1982, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (3): 157-160.

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Study on the therapeutic effect and pharmacological action of indirubin in treating psoriasis

Wang Mengxiang1   

  • Online:1982-09-15 Published:1982-09-15

Abstract: In this article,62 cases of psoriasis were treated with Indirubin and another 24 cases with ethylene diamifie tetieacetylimide.The effective rate of lndirubin was 82.26%,while that of ethylene diamine tetreacetylimide was 50%(P<0.025).The main side-effect was the disturbance of digestive system,such as dysentery-like feces; abdominal pain etc,which map subside within 2-4 weeks spontaneouslp.The therapeutical mechanism of Indirubin was investigated preliminarily by determination of velocity and amount of blood flow and that of cAMP and cGMP,but further study should be made.