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Lessons from murine models of atopic dermatitis

Lessons from murine models of atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex disease that manifests immunologic abnormalities in the skin. The immunologic changes of AD are characterized by a T helper cell type 2 (Th2)-dominated immune response in its acute phase and a Th1/Th2 mixed immune response in its chronic phase. Although the clinical presentation and pathologic changes are initially in the skin, AD may be, in part, a systemic disorder. In fact, AD is often considered to be the initial manifestation of the “atopic march” that progresses from AD to allergic rhinitis and asthma. In the past several years, a number of murine models of AD have been developed or discovered, and studies on these models have contributed greatly to our understanding of the immunopathogenesis of this disease. This review is focused on these recent, illuminating advances in animal models of AD. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Allergy and Asthma Reports Springer Journals

Lessons from murine models of atopic dermatitis

Current Allergy and Asthma Reports , Volume 5 (4) – May 27, 2005

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2005 by Current Science Inc
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Allergology; Pneumology/Respiratory System; Otorhinolaryngology; Infectious Diseases
ISSN
1529-7322
eISSN
1534-6315
DOI
10.1007/s11882-005-0069-x
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Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex disease that manifests immunologic abnormalities in the skin. The immunologic changes of AD are characterized by a T helper cell type 2 (Th2)-dominated immune response in its acute phase and a Th1/Th2 mixed immune response in its chronic phase. Although the clinical presentation and pathologic changes are initially in the skin, AD may be, in part, a systemic disorder. In fact, AD is often considered to be the initial manifestation of the “atopic march” that progresses from AD to allergic rhinitis and asthma. In the past several years, a number of murine models of AD have been developed or discovered, and studies on these models have contributed greatly to our understanding of the immunopathogenesis of this disease. This review is focused on these recent, illuminating advances in animal models of AD.

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Current Allergy and Asthma ReportsSpringer Journals

Published: May 27, 2005

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