Publications by authors named "Veronica D'Amber"
Interleukin-31 pathway and its role in atopic dermatitis: a systematic review.
J Dermatolog Treat
November 2017
Article Synopsis
- Atopic dermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting 10-20% of the population, causing significant discomfort mainly due to itching (pruritus).
- The study focuses on interleukin-31, a newly identified protein linked to pruritus in atopic dermatitis, and looks into potential treatments targeting this pathway.
- Findings show that interleukin-31 is present on skin cells and its overproduction can lead to symptoms of atopic dermatitis and hair loss; a monoclonal antibody (CIM331) has shown promise in reducing itching in clinical trials.