Introduction to Dendritic Cell Therapy for Psoriasis
What are Dendritic Cells?
Dendritic cells are immune-system messengers that help the body identify and raise and alarm against foreign, invading pathogens. The dendritic cells begin by alerting the lymphocytes and then other cells when a pathogen is present. They’re found in the inner lining of the nose, the skin, stomach, intestines, lungs, and bone marrow and they have the power to sensitize T-cells to invaders. Dendritic cells have been used successfully to treat psoriasis.Dendritic Cell Therapy for Psoriasis
Dendritic cell therapy is administered via injections. First, the patient’s blood is drawn so that the patient’s own white blood cells can be extracted. Then, a vaccine is custom-made for the patient over the course of about 8 days. The white blood cells are grown and cultured before being administered.Side Effects of Dendritic Cell Therapy for Psoriasis
There is a long list of side effects associated with Dendritic Cell Therapy for Psoriasis. The most serious side effects that occur in 10% of people (1 out of 10) are not always listed on websites about this treatment modality. These side effects include life-threatening issues like stroke. Below are the most common and less severe side effects that can be caused by this type of therapy, but be aware that other more serious side effects are relatively common and may occur in 1 out of 10 people:- Fever
- Chills
- Pain
- Myalgia
- Shortness of breath
- Bronchospasm/Trouble Breathing
- Loss of Appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Increased heart rate
- Back pain
- Hypertension
- Headache
- Citrate Toxicity
- Decreased oxygen in the blood
- Dizziness
- Anemia
- Weakness
- Bloody urine
- Excessive sweating
- Flu-like symptoms
- Involuntary quivering
- Muscle spasm
- Rash
- Muscle pain
Other Important Information
Dendritic cell vaccines are in use at the following hospitals. Contact them for more information about dendritic cell therapy for psoriasis:Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
The Preston Robert Tisch Cancer Center
Duke Medical School in North Carolina
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