Interrupting inflammation in atopic dermatitis
The alarmin cytokine IL-33 is implicated in a variety of conditions, including atopy, and is an emerging therapeutic target. Chen et al. report a clinical trial of a single dose of an anti–IL-33 antibody (etokimab) in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The trial design included a placebo condition and assessment of skin immune responses to challenges with house dust mite. Clinically, anti–IL-33 was well tolerated and reduced peripheral eosinophils and symptoms of atopic dermatitis. Blocking IL-33 interfered with neutrophil recruitment. These results reveal human immunobiology and demonstrate that anti–IL-33 is a promising therapeutic for atopic dermatitis.
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