Abstract:Objective To investigate the levels of epidermal growth factor (EGF), transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) and stem cells factor (SCF) in mesenchyma stem cell in lesion of psoriasis patients and potential clinical significance. Methods Cultivation and isolation of mesenchyma stem cells were collected from the skin of psoriatic patients and healthy volunteers. The identification of mesenchyma stem cells was performed with flow cytometry. Morphological characteristics of mesenchyma stem cell were observed by the microscope after adipogenic and osteoblast differentiation. The levels of EGF, TGF-β1 and SCF in mesenchyma stem cells were tested by ELISA. Results Similar morphology of mesenchyma stem cell from psoriatic group and healthy control group were observed. Mesenchyma stem cells from psoriatic group possessed positive expression of CD73, CD44, CD90, CD105 and CD29 while no expressions of HLA-DR, CD34 and CD45 were detected. Adipogenic and osteoblast differentiation capabilities were similar. Mesenchyma stem cells from psoriatic group indicated increased levels of EGF and SCF and decreased levels of TGF-β1 compared with those from healthy controls. Conclusions The abnormal secretion of EGF, TGF-β1 and SCF in mesenchyma stem cells may be involved in onset and progression of psoriasis.