IL-33 Modulates the Expression of Human Beta Defensin 2 in Human Primary Keratinocytes and may influence the susceptibility to bacterial superinfection in acute atopic dermatitis.
British Journal of Dermatology, 07/17/2012
Alase A et al. – The authors data suggest that IL–33 can significantly contribute to the decreased expression of human beta defensin 2 (hBD2) in acute eczematous reaction clinically characterised by spongiosis and oozing – thus indicative for contact of the epidermis with serum components.



