Expression of Class II Cytokine Genes in Children’s Skin

Authors

  • Paula Reemann
  • Ene Reimann
  • Siim Suutre
  • Maarjaliis Paavo
  • Ulvi Loite
  • Orm Porosaar
  • Kristi Abram
  • Helgi Silm
  • Eero Vasar
  • Sulev Kõks
  • Külli Kingo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-1717

Keywords:

IL10 family cytokines, gene expression, skin, children�s immune system.

Abstract

Immune regulation of the skin plays an important role in susceptibility and development of illnesses. The aim of our study was to localise the interleukin (IL)-10 family of cytokines, in children’s skin and to determine possible age-related differences in the expression level. The mRNA expression level of IL10, IL19, IL20, IL22, IL24, IL26, IL28B, IL29 and their receptors IL10RA, IL10RB, IL20RA, IL20RB, IL22RA1, IL22RA2, IL28RA was compared in skin biopsies of children and adults and in childrens’ skin cells by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Immunohistochemistry was performed to confirm the qRT-PCR findings. We found age-related differences in the expression of IL10RB, IL20, IL20RA, IL22RA1, IL22RA2, IL26 and IL28RA genes. Cell type-dependent expression of IL10 family cytokines was apparent in the skin. In addition to previously known differences in systemic immunological response of adults and children, the present results reveal differences in immune profile of adult and juvenile skin.

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Published

2013-11-14

How to Cite

Reemann, P., Reimann, E., Suutre, S., Paavo, M., Loite, U., Porosaar, O., … Kingo, K. (2013). Expression of Class II Cytokine Genes in Children’s Skin. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 94(4), 386–392. https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-1717

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