Ultraviolet B eye irradiation aggravates atopic dermatitis via adrenocorticotropic hormone and NLRP3 inflammasome in NC/Nga mice

ConclusionsUVB eye irradiation causes AD symptom deterioration, which is likely mediated by ACTH and the activity of the inflammasome.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi?DOI=10.1111%2Fphpp.12372

Source: Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine - December 28, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Keiichi Hiramoto, Yurika Yamate, Satoshi Yokoyama Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research