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Galbiati V, Lefevre MA, Maddalon A, Vocanson M, Iulini M, Marinovich M, Corsini E. Role of miR-24-3p and miR-146a-5p in dendritic cells' maturation process induced by contact sensitizers. Arch Toxicol 2023; 97:2183-2191. [PMID: 37326882 PMCID: PMC10322961 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-023-03542-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
MiRNAs are non-coding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Although allergic contact dermatitis has been studied extensively, few studies addressed miRNA expression and their role in dendritic cell activation. The main aim of this work was to investigate the role of miRNAs in the underlying mechanism of dendritic cell maturation induced by contact sensitizers of different potency. Experiments were conducted using THP-1-derived immature DCs (iDCs). Contact allergens of different potency were used: p-benzoquinone, Bandrowski's base, and 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene as extreme; nickel sulfate hexahydrate, diethyl maleate and 2-mercaptobenzothiazole as moderate; and α-hexyl cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and imidazolidinyl urea as weak. Selective inhibitor and mimic miRNAs were then used and several cell surface markers was evaluated as targets. Also, patients patch tested with nickel were analyzed to determine miRNAs expression. Results indicate an important role of miR-24-3p and miR-146a-5p in DCs activation. miR-24-3p was up-regulated by extreme and weak contact allergens, while miR-146a-5p was up-regulated by weak and moderate contact allergens and down-regulated only by the extreme ones. Also, the involvement of PKCβ in contact allergen-induced miR-24-3p and miR-146a-5p expression was demonstrated. Furthermore, the expression of the two miRNAs maintains the same trend of expression in both in vitro and in human conditions after nickel exposure. Results obtained suggest the involvement of miR-24 and miR-146a in DCs maturation process in the proposed in vitro model, supported also by human evidences.
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- Valentina Galbiati
- Laboratory of Toxicology, DiSFeB, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.
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- CIRI, Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie, (Team Epidermal Immunity and Allergy), Univ Lyon; Inserm, U1111, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1; CNRS, UMR5308; ENS de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, DiSFeB, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- CIRI, Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie, (Team Epidermal Immunity and Allergy), Univ Lyon; Inserm, U1111, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1; CNRS, UMR5308; ENS de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, DiSFeB, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, DiSFeB, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, DiSFeB, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Zhao J, Yan S, Ma X, Song Y, Pan Y. Nrf2 regulates the activation of THP-1 cells induced by chloral hydrate. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 256:114841. [PMID: 36989555 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Trichloroethylene (TCE) triggers a severe hypersensitivity syndrome in the occupational population dependent on dendritic cells (DCs). Chloral hydrate (CH), the major oxidative metabolite of TCE, has been proved to be the culprit causative substance of TCE-induced hypersensitivity by human patch tests. Because redox imbalance is essential for chemical sensitizers-induced maturation of DCs, we predicted that CH would activate DCs by the nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-mediated antioxidant response. This study selected THP-1 cells as the in vitro DC model, and we evaluated the cell activation markers, intracellular oxidative stress, and Nrf2 pathway related genes expression in response to CH in THP-1 cells. CH displayed significant stimulation of THP-1 cells activation, including CD54 and CD86 expression, IL-8 release, and cell migration, and damaged the redox balance by triggering ROS generation, GSH consumption, and antioxidase activities modulation. The levels of Nrf2 and its downstream genes (HO-1 and NQO1) in mRNA and protein expressions were upregulated by CH, and CH also promoted the nuclear translocation of Nrf2. Subsequently, we investigated the effects of antioxidant on Nrf2-mediated cell defense in CH treated cells. Pretreatment with curcumin dramatically reduced cell activation and oxidative stress triggered by CH in THP-1 cells. We also confirmed the specific role of Nrf2 in CH-induced cell activation using NRF2-knockout cells. Deficiency of Nrf2 inhibited cell activation and downregulated HO-1 and NQO1 expression in CH-challenged cells. These findings suggest that Nrf2-dependent redox homeostasis plays a pivotal role in CH-induced activation of THP-1 cells, thereby providing new knowledge of the allergen as well as the molecular mechanism involving in TCE-induce hypersensitivity syndrome.
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- Jinfeng Zhao
- Department of Cosmetics, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Cosmetics, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Cosmetics, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Cosmetics, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Cosmetics, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Plant Research and Development, Beijing 100048, China.
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Danisman B, Cicek B, Yildirim S, Bolat I, Kantar D, Golokhvast KS, Nikitovic D, Tsatsakis A, Taghizadehghalehjoughi A. Carnosic Acid Ameliorates Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulceration in Rats by Alleviating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11030829. [PMID: 36979808 PMCID: PMC10045571 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11030829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and indomethacin (IND) are the most commonly prescribed for inflammation or pain. However, widespread use causes several adverse effects, such as gastric ulcers, upper gastric system bleeding, and erosions. Carnosic acid (CA) is an important natural antioxidant found in rosemary (Rosmarinus essentials) and exhibits a protective effect by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation. This study aimed to investigate the impact of CA on IND-induced gastric ulceration. Wistar male rats received CA (100 mg/kg) or esomeprazole (ESP) (20 mg/kg, standard drug) by oral gavage for 14 days, after that gastric ulceration was induced by oral administration of 100 mg/kg IND. CA pretreatment attenuated both gross morphological lesions and histopathological alterations. CA strongly reduced IND-induced oxidative stress, verified by a decrease in MDA (p < 0.001) and TOS levels (p < 0.05). Furthermore, an IND-dependent increase in CAT (p < 0.001) and GPx (p < 0.01) activities, as well as a reduction in GSH levels (p < 0.01), were ameliorated by CA pretreatment. CA also attenuated inflammatory damage by suppressing IL-1β (p < 0.01), IL-6 (p < 0.01), and TNFα (p < 0.001) production and increasing Nrf2/HO-1 (p < 0.05) expressions. In conclusion, CA shows a gastroprotective effect by reducing oxidative stress and attenuating inflammation.
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- Betul Danisman
- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan 24100, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary, Atatürk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary, Atatürk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya 07058, Turkey
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- Siberian Federal Scientific Centre of Agrobiotechnology, Centralnaya, Presidium, Krasnoobsk 633501, Russia
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- Laboratory of Histology-Embryology, Medical School, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
- Correspondence: (D.N.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Bilecik Seyh Edebali University, Bilecik 11000, Turkey
- Correspondence: (D.N.); (A.T.)
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Computational modelling and simulation for immunotoxicity prediction induced by skin sensitisers. Comput Struct Biotechnol J 2022; 20:6172-6181. [DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2022.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Exposure to nanoparticles and occupational allergy. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2022; 22:55-63. [DOI: 10.1097/aci.0000000000000818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Translatability and transferability of in silico models: context of use switching to predict the effects of environmental chemicals on the immune system. Comput Struct Biotechnol J 2022; 20:1764-1777. [PMID: 35495116 PMCID: PMC9035946 DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2022.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Immunotoxicity hazard identification of chemicals aims to evaluate the potential for unintended effects of chemical exposure on the immune system. Perfluorinated alkylate substances (PFAS), such as perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), are persistent, globally disseminated environmental contaminants known to be immunotoxic. Elevated PFAS exposure is associated with lower antibody responses to vaccinations in children and in adults. In addition, some studies have reported a correlation between PFAS levels in the body and lower resistance to disease, in other words an increased risk of infections or cancers. In this context, modelling and simulation platforms could be used to simulate the human immune system with the aim to evaluate the adverse effects that immunotoxicants may have. Here, we show the conditions under which a mathematical model developed for one purpose and application (e.g., in the pharmaceutical domain) can be successfully translated and transferred to another (e.g., in the chemicals domain) without undergoing significant adaptation. In particular, we demonstrate that the Universal Immune System Simulator was able to simulate the effects of PFAS on the immune system, introducing entities and new interactions that are biologically involved in the phenomenon. This also revealed a potentially exploitable pathway for assessing immunotoxicity through a computational model.
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Curato C, Aparicio-Soto M, Riedel F, Wehl I, Basaran A, Abbas A, Thierse HJ, Luch A, Siewert K. Frequencies and TCR Repertoires of Human 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzenesulfonic Acid-specific T Cells. FRONTIERS IN TOXICOLOGY 2022; 4:827109. [PMID: 35295228 PMCID: PMC8915883 DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2022.827109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Allergic contact dermatitis is a widespread T cell-mediated inflammatory skin disease, but in vitro monitoring of chemical-specific T cells remains challenging. We here introduce short-term CD154/CD137 upregulation to monitor human T cell responses to the experimental sensitizer 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid (TNBS). Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from healthy donor buffy coats were TNBS-modified and incubated with unmodified PBMC. After 5 and 16 h, we detected TNBS-specific activated CD154+CD4+ and CD137+CD8+ T cells by multi-parameter flow cytometry, respectively. Activated cells were sorted for restimulation and bulk T cell receptor (TCR) high-throughput sequencing (HTS). Stimulation with TNBS-modified cells (3 mM) induced CD154 expression on 0.04% of CD4+ and CD137 expression on 0.60% of CD8+ memory T cells, respectively (means, n = 11–17 donors). CD69 co-expression argued for TCR-mediated activation, which was further supported by TNBS-specific restimulation of 10/13 CD154+CD4+ and 11/15 CD137+CD8+ T cell clones and lines. Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) blocking antibodies prevented activation, illustrating MHC restriction. The high frequencies of TNBS-specific T cells were associated with distinct common changes in the TCR β-chain repertoire. We observed an overrepresentation of tryptophan and lysine in the complementarity determining regions 3 (CDR3) (n = 3–5 donors), indicating a preferential interaction of these amino acids with the TNBS-induced epitopes. In summary, the detection of TNBS-specific T cells by CD154/CD137 upregulation is a fast, comprehensive and quantitative method. Combined with TCR HTS, the mechanisms of chemical allergen recognition that underlie unusually frequent T cell activation can be assessed. In the future, this approach may be adapted to detect T cells activated by additional chemical sensitizers.
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- Caterina Curato
- Dermatotoxicology Study Centre, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Berlin, Germany
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- Dermatotoxicology Study Centre, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Berlin, Germany
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- Dermatotoxicology Study Centre, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Dermatotoxicology Study Centre, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Berlin, Germany
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- Dermatotoxicology Study Centre, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Berlin, Germany
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- Dermatotoxicology Study Centre, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Berlin, Germany
- German Rheumatism Research Center (DRFZ), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Berlin, Germany
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- Dermatotoxicology Study Centre, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Dermatotoxicology Study Centre, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Chemical and Product Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Berlin, Germany
- *Correspondence: Katherina Siewert,
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Mohd Zaid NA, Sekar M, Bonam SR, Gan SH, Lum PT, Begum MY, Mat Rani NNI, Vaijanathappa J, Wu YS, Subramaniyan V, Fuloria NK, Fuloria S. Promising Natural Products in New Drug Design, Development, and Therapy for Skin Disorders: An Overview of Scientific Evidence and Understanding Their Mechanism of Action. Drug Des Devel Ther 2022; 16:23-66. [PMID: 35027818 PMCID: PMC8749048 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s326332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
The skin is the largest organ in the human body, composed of the epidermis and the dermis. It provides protection and acts as a barrier against external menaces like allergens, chemicals, systemic toxicity, and infectious organisms. Skin disorders like cancer, dermatitis, psoriasis, wounds, skin aging, acne, and skin infection occur frequently and can impact human life. According to a growing body of evidence, several studies have reported that natural products have the potential for treating skin disorders. Building on this information, this review provides brief information about the action of the most important in vitro and in vivo research on the use of ten selected natural products in inflammatory, neoplastic, and infectious skin disorders and their mechanisms that have been reported to date. The related studies and articles were searched from several databases, including PubMed, Google, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. Ten natural products that have been reported widely on skin disorders were reviewed in this study, with most showing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer effects as the main therapeutic actions. Overall, most of the natural products reported in this review can reduce and suppress inflammatory markers, like tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS), induce cancer cell death through apoptosis, and prevent bacteria, fungal, and virus infections indicating their potentials. This review also highlighted the challenges and opportunities of natural products in transdermal/topical delivery systems and their safety considerations for skin disorders. Our findings indicated that natural products might be a low-cost, well-tolerated, and safe treatment for skin diseases. However, a larger number of clinical trials are required to validate these findings. Natural products in combination with modern drugs, as well as the development of novel delivery mechanisms, represent a very promising area for future drug discovery of these natural leads against skin disorders.
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- Nurul Amirah Mohd Zaid
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Royal College of Medicine Perak, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, 30450, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Royal College of Medicine Perak, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, 30450, Malaysia
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale; Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Equipe-Immunopathologie et Immunointervention Thérapeutique, Sorbonne Université, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 47500, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Royal College of Medicine Perak, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, 30450, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University (KKU), Asir-Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Royal College of Medicine Perak, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, 30450, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Mauritius, Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius
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- Centre for Virus and Vaccine Research, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia
- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia
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Role of Protein Kinase C in Immune Cell Activation and Its Implication Chemical-Induced Immunotoxicity. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1275:151-163. [PMID: 33539015 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-49844-3_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Protein kinase C (PKCs) isoforms play a key regulatory role in a variety of cellular functions, including cell growth and differentiation, gene expression, hormone secretion, etc. Patterns of expression for each PKC isoform differ among tissues, and it is also clear that different PKCs are often not functionally redundant, for example specific PKCs mediate specific cellular signals required for activation, proliferation, differentiation and survival of immune cells. In the last 20 years, we have been studying the role of PKCs, mainly PKCβ and its anchoring protein RACK1 (Receptor for Activated C Kinase 1), in immune cell activation, and their implication in immunosenescence and immunotoxicity. We could demonstrate that PKCβ and RACK1 are central in dendritic cell maturation and activation by chemical allergens, and their expressions can be targeted by EDCs and anti-inflammatory drugs. In this chapter, current knowledge on the role of PKC in immune cell activation and possible implication in immunotoxicity will be described.
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Brites GS, Ferreira I, Sebastião AI, Silva A, Carrascal M, Neves BM, Cruz MT. Allergic contact dermatitis: From pathophysiology to development of new preventive strategies. Pharmacol Res 2020; 162:105282. [PMID: 33161140 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.105282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
As the body's first line of defense, the skin is the organ most frequently exposed to chemicals present in personal hygiene products, household products, or materials used in the work environment. In this context, skin disorders account for more than 40 % of all occupational and work-related diseases, constituting a significant public health burden. Among skin disorders, allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is the most prevalent occupational disease and the most common form of immunotoxicity in humans. ACD is a T-cell-mediated skin inflammation resulting from the priming and expansion of allergen-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. The clinical condition is characterized by local skin rash, itchiness, redness, swelling, and lesions, being mainly diagnosed by the patch test. Upon ACD diagnosis, avoiding the exposure to the triggering allergen is the mainstay of treatment to prevent future flares. In cases where avoidance is not possible, the use of a standard of care interim treatments such as steroid creams or ointments, barrier creams, and moisturizers are strongly recommended to alleviate symptoms. In this review, we sought to provide the reader with an overview of the pathophysiology of ACD as well as the currently available pharmacological treatment options. Furthermore, a comprehensive outline of several preventive strategies is also provided.
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- Gonçalo Sousa Brites
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3000-548, Portugal; Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology - CNC, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3004-504, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3000-548, Portugal; Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology - CNC, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3004-504, Portugal
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- Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology - CNC, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3004-504, Portugal
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- Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology - CNC, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3004-504, Portugal; Tecnimede Group, Sintra, 2710-089, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Institute of Biomedicine - iBiMED, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3000-548, Portugal; Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology - CNC, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, 3004-504, Portugal.
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Nazimek K, Bryniarski K. Approaches to inducing antigen-specific immune tolerance in allergy and autoimmunity: Focus on antigen-presenting cells and extracellular vesicles. Scand J Immunol 2020; 91:e12881. [PMID: 32243636 DOI: 10.1111/sji.12881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Increasing prevalence of allergic and autoimmune diseases urges clinicians and researchers to search for new and efficient treatments. Strategies that activate antigen-specific immune tolerance and simultaneously maintain immune reactivity to all other antigens deserve special attention. Accordingly, antigen-presenting cells (APCs) seem to be the best suited for orchestrating these mechanisms by directing T cell immune responses towards a tolerant subtype. Recent advances in understanding cell-to-cell communication via extracellular vesicles (EVs) make the latter promising candidates for reprogramming APCs towards a tolerant phenotype, and for mediating tolerogenic APC function. Thus, comprehensive studies have been undertaken to describe the interactions of APCs and EVs naturally occurring during immune tolerance induction, as well as to develop EV-based manoeuvres enabling the induction of immune tolerance in an antigen-specific manner. In this review, we summarize the findings of relevant studies, with a special emphasis on future perspectives on their translation to clinical practice.
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- Katarzyna Nazimek
- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Department of Immunology, Krakow, Poland
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College, Department of Immunology, Krakow, Poland
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Cannabinoids in the Pathophysiology of Skin Inflammation. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25030652. [PMID: 32033005 PMCID: PMC7037408 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25030652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cannabinoids are increasingly-used substances in the treatment of chronic pain, some neuropsychiatric disorders and more recently, skin disorders with an inflammatory component. However, various studies cite conflicting results concerning the cellular mechanisms involved, while others suggest that cannabinoids may even exert pro-inflammatory behaviors. This paper aims to detail and clarify the complex workings of cannabinoids in the molecular setting of the main dermatological inflammatory diseases, and their interactions with other substances with emerging applications in the treatment of these conditions. Also, the potential role of cannabinoids as antitumoral drugs is explored in relation to the inflammatory component of skin cancer. In vivo and in vitro studies that employed either phyto-, endo-, or synthetic cannabinoids were considered in this paper. Cannabinoids are regarded with growing interest as eligible drugs in the treatment of skin inflammatory conditions, with potential anticancer effects, and the readiness in monitoring of effects and the facility of topical application may contribute to the growing support of the use of these substances. Despite the promising early results, further controlled human studies are required to establish the definitive role of these products in the pathophysiology of skin inflammation and their usefulness in the clinical setting.
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Hardwick RN, Betts CJ, Whritenour J, Sura R, Thamsen M, Kaufman EH, Fabre K. Drug-induced skin toxicity: gaps in preclinical testing cascade as opportunities for complex in vitro models and assays. LAB ON A CHIP 2020; 20:199-214. [PMID: 31598618 DOI: 10.1039/c9lc00519f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Skin is the largest organ of the body and serves as the principle barrier to the environment. Composed of multiple cell types arranged in stratified layers with highly specialized appendages, it serves sensory and immune surveillance roles in addition to its primary mechanical function. Several complex in vitro models of skin (i.e. microphysiological systems (MPS) including but not limited to 3D tissues, organ-on-a-chip, organoids), have been developed and assays validated for regulatory purposes. As such, skin is arguably the most advanced organ with respect to model development and adoption across industries including chemical, cosmetic, and to a somewhat lesser extent, pharmaceutical. Early adoption of complex skin models and associated assays for assessment of irritation and corrosion spurred research into other areas such as sensitization, absorption, phototoxicity, and genotoxicity. Despite such considerable advancements, opportunities remain for immune capabilities, inclusion of appendages such as hair follicles, fluidics, and innervation, among others. Herein, we provide an overview of current complex skin model capabilities and limitations within the drug development scheme, and recommendations for future model development and assay qualification and/or validation with the intent to facilitate wider adoption of use within the pharmaceutical industry.
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- Rhiannon N Hardwick
- Translational Safety Sciences, Theravance Biopharma, US, Inc., South San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Pathology Sciences, Drug Safety and Metabolism, IMED Biotech Unit, AstraZeneca, Cambridge, UK
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- Pfizer, Inc., Drug Safety Research and Development, Eastern Point Rd, Groton, CT 06340, USA
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- Pharmacology, Theravance Biopharma, US, Inc., South San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Biology, Theravance Biopharma, US, Inc., South San Francisco, CA, USA
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- MPS Center of Excellence, Drug Safety & Metabolism, IMED Biotech Unit, AstraZeneca, Waltham, MA, USA
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Liao Z, Nie J, Sun P. The impact of particulate matter (PM2.5) on skin barrier revealed by transcriptome analysis: Focusing on cholesterol metabolism. Toxicol Rep 2019; 7:1-9. [PMID: 31867221 PMCID: PMC6906712 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2019.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Accumulating evidence suggests that particulate matter (PM2.5), as a major air pollutant, imposes a certain degree of destruction and toxicity to the skin. It particularly impairs the structure and function of the epidermis. To study the impact of PM2.5 on the skin, transcriptome analysis was performed on PM2.5-exposed human primary keratinocytes. Functional annotation analysis demonstrates that PM2.5 significantly up-regulates cholesterol-metabolism-related genes. Via lipid extraction from PM2.5 treated three-dimensional epidermis tissue model (3D-ETM) and subsequent characterization via mass spectrometry, it was confirmed that PM2.5 significantly increases epidermal cholesterol levels in vitro. Conversely, the amount of squalene in 3D-ETM was significantly reduced by PM2.5. Interestingly, neither cholesterol nor squalene showed significant fluctuations in the green tea extract (GTE) treated epidermis tissue model under PM2.5 exposure. This study shows that PM2.5 may cause barrier disorders by increasing cholesterol synthesis, leading to transient accumulation of epidermal cholesterol and decrease of squalene. It was suggested that cholesterol and squalene, which are the key substances affecting skin barrier function, can be used as new biomarkers of skin damage induced by PM2.5. Moreover, it was demonstrated that GTE can reduce damage caused by PM2.5 exposure by not only anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms, but also by off-setting the disturbance to epidermal lipid homeostasis. This study demonstrates the strong potential of GTE as an active ingredient to be utilized in cosmetic products to effectively reduce the damage PM2.5 induces in skin.
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- Zhengzheng Liao
- Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic Co., Ltd, Floor 38th, Global Harbor Building, 200036, Shanghai, China
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Galbiati V, Cornaghi L, Papale A, Donetti E, Marinovich M, Corsini E. Study on the inflammasome nlrp3 and blimp-1/nlrp12 after keratinocyte exposure to contact allergens. Toxicol Lett 2019; 313:130-136. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2019.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Kavasi RM, Berdiaki A, Spyridaki I, Papoutsidakis A, Corsini E, Tsatsakis A, Tzanakakis GN, Nikitovic D. Contact allergen (PPD and DNCB)-induced keratinocyte sensitization is partly mediated through a low molecular weight hyaluronan (LMWHA)/TLR4/NF-κB signaling axis. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2019; 377:114632. [PMID: 31226360 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2019.114632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Revised: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is caused by topical exposure to chemical allergens. Keratinocytes play a key role in innate immunity, as well as in ACD progression. The transmembrane Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), strongly implicated in skin inflammation, has the ability to bind Damage Associated Molecular Patterns (DAMPs), like Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronan (LMWHA). Previously, we had determined that p-phenylenediamine (PPD) and 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) modulate keratinocyte HA deposition in a manner correlated to their sensitization. In the present study, we aimed to investigate putative co-operation of HA and TLR4 in the process of PPD and DNCB-induced keratinocyte activation. Contact sensitizers were shown to significantly increase the expression of Hyaluronan Synthases (HAS) and TLR4 in NCTC2544 human keratinocytes, as demonstrated by western blot and Real-Time PCR. These data, in correlation to earlier shown enhanced HA degradation suggest that the contact sensitizers facilitate HA turnover of keratinocytes and increase the release of pro-inflammatory, LMWHA fragments. Treatment with exogenous LMWHA enhanced TLR4, HAS levels and Nuclear factor-kappa beta (NF-κΒ) activation. PPD, DNCB and LMWHA-effects were shown to be partly executed through TLR4 downstream signaling as shown by Real-Time, western blot, siRNA and confocal microscopy approaches. Specifically, PPD and DNCB stimulated the activation of the TLR4 downstream mediator NF-κB. Therefore, the shown upregulation of TLR4 expression is suggested to further facilitate the release of endogenous, bioactive HA fragments and sustain keratinocyte activation. In conclusion, keratinocyte contact allergen-dependent sensitization is partly mediated through a LMWHA/TLR4/ NF-κB signaling axis.
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- Rafaela-Maria Kavasi
- Laboratory of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Laboratory of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Laboratory of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Laboratory of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Laboratory of Toxicology, ESP, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
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- Department of Forensic Sciences and Toxicology, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Laboratory of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Laboratory of Anatomy-Histology-Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
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Cristaudo A, Petrucci F, Giannarelli D, Cercato MC, Orsini D, Morrone A, Bocca B. Nickel dermatitis from earrings 15 years after EU directive implementation: a clinical-epidemiological study and a market survey in Rome, Italy. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:1928-1934. [PMID: 31055872 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nickel (Ni) dermatitis remains a highly prevalent allergic condition in Italy. There is a continuous need for clinical and epidemiological surveillance to evaluate whether or not European Ni Directive has been effective in contact allergy prevention. OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence of Ni dermatitis among patch-tested patients and self-interviewed school students and to analyse Ni release from earlobe jewellery. METHODS Results of patch tests performed in 2006-2007, 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 were retrieved. A questionnaire was compiled by 315 secondary school students. Ni release from earring parts was analysed with the EN1811:2015 method. RESULTS A significant time trend of decreasing Ni positivity from 2006-2007 to 2017-2018 was observed both in the overall population (44.1% in 2006-2007, 33.0% in 2015-2016, 31.6% in 2017-2018, P < 0.0001) and in female patients (P < 0.0001). Conversely, change was not significant in males (P = 0.16). Decrease was significant for all age groups, except for those aged >60 years (P = 0.51). Among 242 students who reported earring use, 130 (54%) reported symptoms at earlobes, mostly associated with jewellery of materials other than gold and silver (59% of those with earlobe symptoms). Ni release exceeded the migration limit in 4/21 (20%) earring parts. CONCLUSIONS A high prevalence of Ni dermatitis and earlobe symptoms were found in Rome. A decreasing time trend was noted, with a significant decline in Ni sensitivity compared to the situation observed right after Ni Directive implementation. This most likely represents the consequence of reduced Ni content in earring parts, although a major care in the use of Ni-containing objects could contribute to explain these findings.
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- San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environment and Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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The majority of cosmetic products contain fragrances to make products more pleasant to the consumer, as we all like goods that smell nice. Unfortunately, contact allergy to fragrance compounds is among the most frequent findings in patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis. In order to revert this and to reduce contact allergy to cosmetics, it is imperative to improve safety assessment of cosmetic products for skin sensitization. In the era of animal ban for cosmetic ingredients, this represents a challenge. Luckily, in the last decades, substantial progress has been made in the understanding of the mechanism of chemical-induced contact allergy and several in vitro methods are available for hazard identification. The purpose of this manuscript is to explore the possibility of non-animal testing for quantitative risk assessment of fragrance-induced contact allergy, essential for cosmetic products, which cannot be tested on animals.
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Villani AP, Gamradt P, Nosbaum A, Laoubi L, Jullien D, Nicolas JF, Vocanson M. Immune-mediated skin diseases induced by chemicals and drugs. CURRENT OPINION IN TOXICOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cotox.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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