A possible role for IL-17A in establishing Th2 inflammation in murine models of atopic dermatitis

Nikhil Dhingra, Emma Guttman-Yassky

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Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with the effects of T helper type 2 (Th2) and Th22 cytokines. Recent studies, however, have also implicated Th17 in acute AD. Functional studies of Th2 and Th22 cytokines revealed their roles in generating molecular changes during AD; IL-17A's role, however, has yet to be defined. The report by Nakajima et al. (this issue) begins to define that role by demonstrating IL-17A's ability to induce Th2 inflammation in acute disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2071-2074
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Investigative Dermatology
Volume134
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2014

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