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Epidermal barrier dysfunction and cutaneous sensitization in atopic diseases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22293182     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Classic atopic dermatitis is complicated by asthma, allergic rhinitis, and food allergies, cumulatively referred to as atopic diseases. Recent discoveries of mutations in the filaggrin gene as predisposing factors for atopic diseases have refocused investigators' attention on epidermal barrier dysfunction as a causative mechanism. The skin's barrier function has three elements: the stratum corneum (air-liquid barrier), tight junctions (liquid-liquid barrier), and the Langerhans cell network (immunological barrier). Clarification of the molecular events underpinning epidermal barrier function and dysfunction should lead to a better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of atopic diseases.
Authors:
Akiharu Kubo; Keisuke Nagao; Masayuki Amagai
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review     Date:  2012-02-01
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of clinical investigation     Volume:  122     ISSN:  1558-8238     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Clin. Invest.     Publication Date:  2012 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-02-01     Completed Date:  2012-04-20     Revised Date:  2013-05-20    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7802877     Medline TA:  J Clin Invest     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  440-7     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinanomachi 35, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Dermatitis, Atopic / genetics,  immunology*,  pathology,  physiopathology*
Epidermis / anatomy & histology*,  physiopathology*
Humans
Hypersensitivity, Immediate / immunology,  pathology,  physiopathology
Intermediate Filament Proteins / genetics,  immunology
Mutation
Skin / immunology*,  physiopathology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Intermediate Filament Proteins; 0/filaggrin
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