Abstract

This study is aimed at developing an animal model for atopic dermatitis, since no good animal model for this condition yet exists. It involvesisolating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC's) from atopic dermatitispatients. PBMC's (specifically CD4+ T cells) have been shown to be involved in the pathogenesis of this disorder. Once the PBMC's have been isolated from the atopic donors, they are engrafted into SCID mice. After the PBMC's have engrafted, antigens are introduced to the murine skin, in an attempt to trigger human CD4+ cell infiltration into the skin. Skin biopsies are then obtained for histological analysis, along with analysis for various cytokines (by RNA detection) to see if the atopic dermatitis phenotype has arisen.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR000833-25
Application #
6265238
Study Section
Project Start
1998-12-01
Project End
1999-11-30
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
25
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Scripps Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
La Jolla
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
92037

  Publications

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