Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2021, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (1): 84-88.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20201030

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Type 2 inflammatory responses in atopic dermatitis

Liang Yunsheng, Liu Zhao    

  1. Department of Dermatology, Dermatology Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510091, China
  • Received:2020-10-22 Revised:2020-12-09 Online:2021-01-15 Published:2021-01-05
  • Contact: Liang Yunsheng E-mail:yunshengliang@aliyun.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China (81972941)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Studies have shown that the type 2 inflammatory response and related cytokines such as interleukin-4 and -13, play a key role in atopic dermatitis (AD). Th2 cells and type 2 cytokines are the core factors in the type 2 inflammatory response, which is mainly involved in the pathogenesis of AD through 3 pathways: aggravating skin barrier defects; activating and strengthening the itching response; pathologically reprograming regulatory T cells into Th2-like regulatory T cells to amplify the type 2 inflammatory response. This review explores the relationship between the type 2 inflammatory response and AD, aiming to help optimize treatment regimens and provide new treatment options for patients with AD.

Key words: Atopic dermatitis, Asthma, Type 2 inflammatory responses, Treg cell, Biologics