2011 – House dust mites and human skin – sensitization explored

Scientists exposed human skin equivalent (HSE) to various molecules and allergens from three different species of common dust mites in order to identify alarm signalling within the epidermis and dermis and to discover pathways towards sensitization or inflammation. They began by acknowledging that enzymes from dust mites can damage skin.

‘Immunomodulation of Skin Cytokine Secretion by House Dust Mite Extracts’, Arlian LG, Morgan MS, Int. Arch Allergy Immunol. 2011; 156:171-178

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References

‘Immunomodulation of Skin Cytokine Secretion by House Dust Mite Extracts’, Arlian LG, Morgan MS, Int. Arch Allergy Immunol. 2011; 156:171-178

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