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Etiopathology of atopic dermatitis: Immunological aspects of dendritic cells (DCs) and innate lymphoid cells (ILCs)

Evolution of Atopic Dermatitis in the 21st Century, Page: 83-95
2017
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Book Chapter Description

Dendritic cells (DCs) form a heterogeneous group of antigen-presenting cells that play different roles in skin immunology. Recent studies have revealed the existence of distinct DC populations in the skin, highlighting the complexity of the cutaneous DC network in the steady state and inflammatory conditions. Recently, another new skin immune cell subset, innate lymphoid cells (ILCs), which are part of a heterogeneous family of innate immune cells, has emerged as an important contributor to inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis. In this review, we will summarize the current understanding of the functions of cutaneous DCs and ILCs in the pathogenesis of AD and will discuss the potential implications of their functions in AD.

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