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Critical role for mast cells in interleukin-1β-driven skin inflammation associated with an activating mutation in the nlrp3 protein.
Immunity - 27 Jul 2012
Nakamura Yuumi, Franchi Luigi, Kambe Naotomo, Meng Guangxun, Strober Warren, Núñez Gabriel
Abstract excerpt
Cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS) are caused by aberrant interleukin-1β (IL-1β) production induced by mutations in the NLRP3 protein in humans, but the mechanisms involved remain poorly understood. Using a mouse model, we show a role for the indigenous microbiota and mast cells (MCs) in skin disease associated with mutant Nlrp3 protein. Unlike normal cells, MCs expressing mutant Nlrp3 produced IL-1β...
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