TH2 cytokines increase kallikrein 7 expression and function in patients with atopic dermatitis

J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012 Jul;130(1):259-61.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2012.03.006. Epub 2012 Apr 21.

Abstract

Here we report that Th2 cytokines increase kallikrein 7 expression and function in keratinocytes. Our finding describes a link between the Th2 environment and epidermal barrier dysfunction in atopic dermatitis.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cells, Cultured
  • Cytokines / immunology
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / immunology*
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Interleukin-13 / immunology*
  • Interleukin-4 / immunology*
  • Kallikreins / genetics
  • Kallikreins / metabolism*
  • Keratinocytes / immunology
  • Keratinocytes / metabolism
  • Th2 Cells / immunology*
  • Up-Regulation

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Interleukin-13
  • Interleukin-4
  • KLK7 protein, human
  • Kallikreins