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Papers: 25 Nov 2023 - 1 Dec 2023


2023


Front Immunol


38035099


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Oncostatin M suppresses IL31RA expression in dorsal root ganglia and interleukin-31-induced itching.

Authors

Suehiro M, Numata T, Saito R, Yanagida N, Ishikawa C, Uchida K, Kawaguchi T, Yanase Y, Ishiuji Y, McGrath J, Tanaka A

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by intermittent itchy rash. Type 2 inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-4, IL-13, and IL-31 are strongly implicated in AD pathogenesis. Stimulation of IL-31 cognate receptors on C-fiber nerve endings is believed to activate neurons in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), causing itch. The IL-31 receptor is a heterodimer of OSMRβ and IL31RA subunits, and OSMRβ can also bind oncostatin M (OSM), a pro-inflammatory cytokine released by monocytes/macrophages, dendritic cells, and T lymphocytes. Further, OSM expression is enhanced in the skin lesions of AD and psoriasis vulgaris patients.