University of Birmingham Apr 3 2025 Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream. The researchers, whose study is published in Pharmacological Research , identified the smallest part of a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM, which occurs naturally in the body and regulates inflammation . The study also showed that both PEPITEM and the three amino acid (tripeptide) sequence