The occurrence and distribution of beta-amyloid precursor protein (beta APP) and of beta-amyloid peptide (beta/A4) was investigated using immunoblotting and immunohistochemical techniques in the digital skin of healthy adult subjects. beta APP-like proteic bands with apparent molecular masses between 55-60 kDa, 100-125 kDa (corresponding to the full-length beta APP isoforms), 145-150 kDa, and 200 kDa were found in pellets and supernatants of whole skin and dermis. The same proteins, except that of approximately 200 kDa, were also found in pellets from the epidermis, whereas epidermic supernatants were unreactive. beta/A4 was not found by immunoblotting. Light microscope immunohistochemistry showed beta APP immunoreactivity (IR) in: (a) dermal nerves; (b) lamellar cells of Meissner, as well as inner-core, outer-core and capsule of Pacinian corpuscles; and (c) dermal blood vessels, sweat glands and, occasionally, epidermis. The distribution of beta/A4 IR matched that of beta APP, and no evidence of extracellular beta/A4 IR was encountered. Present results demonstrate that beta APP, but not beta/A4, is normally present in human glabrous (digital) skin. The potential clinical relevance of these findings is discussed.
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