Article
New insights in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis.
Pediatric research - 1 Jan 2014
Ong Peck Y
Abstract excerpt
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by skin barrier defects and increased interleukin (IL)-4/IL-13 expression. Recent evidence also suggests the involvement of innate immunity including Toll-like receptors, IL-33, IL-25, and innate lymphoid cells in the pathogenesis of AD. This article reviews these innate immune components and how they may become an integral part of prognostic factors and therapeutic targets...
Topics
- Animals
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Filaggrin Proteins
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Immunity, Innate
- Intermediate Filament Proteins
- Keratinocytes
- Mutation
- Phenotype
- Risk Factors
- Skin
