Filaggrin loss-of-function mutations are associated with enhanced expression of IL-1 cytokines in the stratum corneum of patients with atopic dermatitis and in a murine model of filaggrin deficiency. / Kezic, Sanja; O'Regan, Grainne M.; Lutter, Rene; Jakasa, Ivone; Koster, Ellen S.; Saunders, Sean; Caspers, Peter; Kemperman, Patrick M. J. H.; Puppels, Gerwin J.; Sandilands, Aileen; Chen, Huijia; Campbell, Linda E.; Kroboth, Karin; Watson, Rosemarie; Fallon, Padraic G.; McLean, W. H. Irwin; Irvine, Alan D.
In: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. 129, No. 4, 04.2012, p. 1031-U542.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Filaggrin loss-of-function mutations are associated with enhanced expression of IL-1 cytokines in the stratum corneum of patients with atopic dermatitis and in a murine model of filaggrin deficiency
A1 - Kezic,Sanja
A1 - O'Regan,Grainne M.
A1 - Lutter,Rene
A1 - Jakasa,Ivone
A1 - Koster,Ellen S.
A1 - Saunders,Sean
A1 - Caspers,Peter
A1 - Kemperman,Patrick M. J. H.
A1 - Puppels,Gerwin J.
A1 - Sandilands,Aileen
A1 - Chen,Huijia
A1 - Campbell,Linda E.
A1 - Kroboth,Karin
A1 - Watson,Rosemarie
A1 - Fallon,Padraic G.
A1 - McLean,W. H. Irwin
A1 - Irvine,Alan D.
AU - Kezic,Sanja
AU - O'Regan,Grainne M.
AU - Lutter,Rene
AU - Jakasa,Ivone
AU - Koster,Ellen S.
AU - Saunders,Sean
AU - Caspers,Peter
AU - Kemperman,Patrick M. J. H.
AU - Puppels,Gerwin J.
AU - Sandilands,Aileen
AU - Chen,Huijia
AU - Campbell,Linda E.
AU - Kroboth,Karin
AU - Watson,Rosemarie
AU - Fallon,Padraic G.
AU - McLean,W. H. Irwin
AU - Irvine,Alan D.
PY - 2012/4
Y1 - 2012/4
N2 - <p>Background: Filaggrin (FLG) mutations result in reduced stratum corneum (SC) natural moisturizing factor (NMF) components and consequent increased SC pH. Because higher pH activates SC protease activity, we hypothesized an enhanced release of proinflammatory IL-1 cytokines from corneocytes in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) with FLG mutations (AD(FLG)) compared with that seen in patients with AD without these mutations (AD(NON-FLG)).</p><p>Objectives: We sought to investigate SC IL-1 cytokine profiles in the uninvolved skin of controls and patients with AD(FLG) versus patients with AD(NON-FLG). We also sought to examine the same profiles in a murine model of filaggrin deficiency (Flg(ft)/Flg(ft) [Flg(delAPfal)] mice).</p><p>Methods: One hundred thirty-seven patients were studied. NMF levels were ascertained using confocal Raman spectroscopy; transepidermal water loss and skin surface pH were measured. IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-18, IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA), and IL-8 levels were determined in SC tape strips from 93 patients. All subjects were screened for 9 FLG mutations. Flg(ft)/Flg(ft) (Flg(delAPfal)) mice, separated from maFlg(ft)/maFlg(ft) (flaky tail) mice, were used for the preparation and culture of primary murine keratinocytes and as a source of murine skin. RT-PCR was performed using primers specific for murine IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, and IL-1RA.</p><p>Results: SC IL-1 levels were increased in patients with AD(FLG); these levels were inversely correlated with NMF levels. NMF values were also inversely correlated with skin surface pH. Skin and keratinocytes from Flg(ft)/Flg(ft) mice had upregulated expression of IL-1 beta and IL-1RA mRNA.</p><p>Conclusions: AD(FLG) is associated with an increased SC IL-1 cytokine profile; this profile is also seen in a murine homologue of filaggrin deficiency. These findings might have importance in understanding the influence of FLG mutations on the inflammasome in the pathogenesis of AD and help individualize therapeutic approaches. (J Allergy Clin Immunol 2012;129:1031-9.)</p>
AB - <p>Background: Filaggrin (FLG) mutations result in reduced stratum corneum (SC) natural moisturizing factor (NMF) components and consequent increased SC pH. Because higher pH activates SC protease activity, we hypothesized an enhanced release of proinflammatory IL-1 cytokines from corneocytes in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) with FLG mutations (AD(FLG)) compared with that seen in patients with AD without these mutations (AD(NON-FLG)).</p><p>Objectives: We sought to investigate SC IL-1 cytokine profiles in the uninvolved skin of controls and patients with AD(FLG) versus patients with AD(NON-FLG). We also sought to examine the same profiles in a murine model of filaggrin deficiency (Flg(ft)/Flg(ft) [Flg(delAPfal)] mice).</p><p>Methods: One hundred thirty-seven patients were studied. NMF levels were ascertained using confocal Raman spectroscopy; transepidermal water loss and skin surface pH were measured. IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, IL-18, IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA), and IL-8 levels were determined in SC tape strips from 93 patients. All subjects were screened for 9 FLG mutations. Flg(ft)/Flg(ft) (Flg(delAPfal)) mice, separated from maFlg(ft)/maFlg(ft) (flaky tail) mice, were used for the preparation and culture of primary murine keratinocytes and as a source of murine skin. RT-PCR was performed using primers specific for murine IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, and IL-1RA.</p><p>Results: SC IL-1 levels were increased in patients with AD(FLG); these levels were inversely correlated with NMF levels. NMF values were also inversely correlated with skin surface pH. Skin and keratinocytes from Flg(ft)/Flg(ft) mice had upregulated expression of IL-1 beta and IL-1RA mRNA.</p><p>Conclusions: AD(FLG) is associated with an increased SC IL-1 cytokine profile; this profile is also seen in a murine homologue of filaggrin deficiency. These findings might have importance in understanding the influence of FLG mutations on the inflammasome in the pathogenesis of AD and help individualize therapeutic approaches. (J Allergy Clin Immunol 2012;129:1031-9.)</p>
U2 - 10.1016/j.jaci.2011.12.989
DO - 10.1016/j.jaci.2011.12.989
M1 - Article
JO - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
JF - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
SN - 0091-6749
IS - 4
VL - 129
SP - 1031-U542
ER -