CD4(+)IL-13(+) cells in peripheral blood well correlates with the severity of atopic dermatitis in children
- Authors: La Grutta, S.; Richiusa, P.; Pizzolanti, G.; Mattina, A.; Pajno, G.; Citarrella, R.; Passalacqua, G.; Giordano, C.
- Publication year: 2005
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Key words: allergy
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/102895
Abstract
In atopic dermatitis (AD) a Th1/Th2 imbalance has been reported, and interleukin (IL)-13 seems to play a pivotal role in the inflammatory network. We tried to assess the correlation between the immunological marker CD4(+)IL-13(+) and the clinical phase of extrinsic AD in children.