Cytokine gene polymorphisms in atopic dermatitis

Kristian Reich*, G. Westphal, I. R. König, R. Mössner, P. Schupp, C. Gutgesell, E. Hallier, A. Ziegler, C. Neumann

*Korrespondierende/r Autor/-in für diese Arbeit
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Abstract

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis are genetically determined inflammatory skin disorders characterized by abnormal cytokine production. From association studies there is evidence that functionally relevant cytokine gene polymorphisms contribute to the genetic basis of psoriasis. Association studies in AD have mostly been limited to polymorphisms of T-helper 2-type cytokines, which dominate in acute AD lesions. Unexpectedly, the results of recent genome scans indicate linkage of AD to psoriasis susceptibility loci. Therefore, AD may also be influenced by genes that modulate cutaneous inflammation independently from atopic mechanisms. Objectives: To investigate further the role of cytokine gene polymorphisms in AD. Methods: Polymorphisms in the genes encoding tumour necrosis factor-α (TNFA -238 G/A, -308 G/A), interleukin (IL)-1β (IL1B -511 T/C, +3953 T/C), IL-6 (IL6 -174 C/G), FL-10 (IL10 -1082 A/G) and the IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL1RN intron 2) were investigated in German patients with AD (n = 94) and in healthy nonatopic individuals (n = 214) by polymerase chain reaction-based methods and direct cycle sequencing. Results: No association was found between AD and any of the polymorphisms analysed. This is in contrast to the recently described association between psoriasis and the TNFA -238 and IL1B -511 polymorphisms. Conclusions: Our data indicate that cytokine gene polymorphisms may act as specific markers of inflammatory skin diseases rather than contribute to a general disposition towards cutaneous inflammation.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftBritish Journal of Dermatology
Jahrgang148
Ausgabenummer6
Seiten (von - bis)1237-1241
Seitenumfang5
ISSN0007-0963
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 01.06.2003

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