Role of vasculature in atopic dermatitis - 17/08/11
Münster and Düsseldorf, Germany
Abstract |
Atopic dermatitis (AD) lesions are characterized by differences in the activation state of endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells and the release of inflammatory mediators by and toward the vasculature. The vascular system, including endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells, is ultimately involved in clinical symptoms of AD, such as erythema, edema, leukocyte recruitment, and white dermographism. Various mediators and bidirectional neurovascular interactions regulate the inflammatory response during AD. T cell–endothelial cell interactions are a crucial component to establish acute AD. Various immune cells, including monocytes and mast cells, communicate with the endothelium by releasing inflammatory mediators, thereby stimulating inflammatory mediator release from activated endothelial cells. The process of adhesion, tethering, and transmigration of infiltrating cells is a highly regulated and an active communication process between endothelial cells and leukocytes. Endothelial cells play a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of AD and represent future targets for the treatment of AD.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Key words : Atopy, inflammation, endothelium, leukocyte, therapy
Abbreviations used : AD, CAM, CLA, ICAM, NO, PAR2, PG, sPLA[2]-IIF, VCAM
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Supported by grants from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (STE 1014/2-1), IZKF Münster (STE2/076/06), and SFB 293 (A14) (to M.S.). Also supported by “Innovative Medizinische Forschung” IMF Münster and grant support from SFB 492 TPA13 (to S.W.S.). Disclosure of potential conflict of interest: B. Homey has received grant support from the German Research Foundation and the German Cancer Foundation. The rest of the authors have declared that they have no conflict of interest. |
Vol 118 - N° 1
P. 190-197 - juillet 2006 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.
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