Summary
The immunomodulator, AS101, inhibits production of IL-10, IL-4 and expression of p38
MAPK, while increasing production of IFNγ and IL-2. Together with its excellent clinical
safety profile in humans, suggests a potential therapeutic use for AD.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 12, 2010
Received:
August 23,
2007
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Copyright
© 2008 Japanese Society for Investigative Dermatology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
