Increased serum CRH levels with decreased skin CRHR-1 gene expression in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis

J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012 May;129(5):1410-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2012.01.041. Epub 2012 Feb 22.

Abstract

There is increased serum CRH with decreased lesional skin CRHR-1 gene expression in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, suggesting possible involvement in stress-induced worsening of symptoms.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / blood*
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / genetics
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / immunology*
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Genetic Association Studies
  • Humans
  • Inflammation Mediators / metabolism
  • Interleukin-8 / blood
  • Male
  • Mast Cells / immunology
  • Mast Cells / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoriasis / genetics
  • Psoriasis / immunology*
  • Receptors, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / genetics*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / genetics
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / metabolism
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Inflammation Mediators
  • Interleukin-8
  • Receptors, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
  • CRF receptor type 1
  • Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone