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

Morizane, Shin; Yamasaki, Kenshi; Kajita, Ai; Ikeda, Kazuko; Zhan, Maosheng; Aoyama, Yumi; Gallo, Richard L; Iwatsuki, Keiji · J Allergy Clin Immunol · 2012

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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.

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