Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: May 11, 2021
Allergic
asthma
is
characterized
by
elevated
levels
of
IgE
antibodies,
type
2
cytokines
such
as
interleukin-4
(IL-4)
and
IL-13,
airway
hyperresponsiveness
(AHR),
mucus
hypersecretion
eosinophilia.
Approved
therapeutic
monoclonal
antibodies
targeting
or
IL-4/IL-13
reduce
symptoms
but
require
costly
lifelong
administrations.
Here,
we
develop
conjugate
vaccines
against
mouse
IL-4
demonstrate
their
prophylactic
efficacy
in
reducing
levels,
AHR,
eosinophilia
production
models
analyzed
up
to
15
weeks
after
initial
vaccination.
More
importantly,
also
test
similar
specific
for
human
mice
expressing
the
related
receptor,
IL-4Rα,
find
efficient
neutralization
both
reduced
at
least
11
post-vaccination.
Our
results
imply
that
dual
vaccination
may
represent
a
cost-effective,
long-term
strategy
treatment
allergic
demonstrated
models,
although
additional
studies
are
warranted
assess
its
safety
feasibility.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
34(12), P. 2717 - 2744
Published: Nov. 17, 2020
Abstract
Atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
is
a
highly
pruritic,
chronic
inflammatory
skin
disease.
The
diagnosis
made
using
evaluated
clinical
criteria.
Disease
activity
and
burden
are
best
measured
with
composite
score,
assessing
both
objective
subjective
symptoms,
such
as
SCORing
Dermatitis
(SCORAD).
AD
management
must
take
into
account
pathogenic
variabilities,
the
patient’s
age
also
target
flare
prevention.
Basic
therapy
includes
hydrating
barrier‐stabilizing
topical
treatment
universally
applied,
well
avoiding
specific
unspecific
provocation
factors.
Visible
lesions
treated
anti‐inflammatory
agents
corticosteroids
calcineurin
inhibitors
(tacrolimus
pimecrolimus),
which
preferred
in
sensitive
locations.
Topical
tacrolimus
some
mid‐potency
proven
for
proactive
therapy,
defined
long‐term
intermittent
of
frequently
relapsing
areas.
Systemic
or
immunosuppressive
rapidly
changing
field
requiring
monitoring.
Oral
have
largely
unfavourable
benefit–risk
ratio.
IL‐4R‐blocker
dupilumab
safe,
effective
licensed,
but
expensive,
option
potential
ocular
side‐effects.
Other
biologicals
targeting
key
pathways
atopic
immune
response,
different
Janus
kinase
inhibitors,
among
emerging
options.
Dysbalanced
microbial
colonization
infection
may
induce
disease
exacerbation
can
justify
additional
antimicrobial
treatment.
antihistamines
(H1R‐blockers)
only
limited
effects
on
AD‐related
itch
eczema
lesions.
Adjuvant
UV
irradiation,
preferably
narrowband
UVB
UVA1.
Coal
tar
be
useful
hand
foot
eczema.
Dietary
recommendations
should
patient‐specific,
elimination
diets
advised
case
food
allergy.
Allergen‐specific
immunotherapy
to
aeroallergens
selected
cases.
Psychosomatic
counselling
recommended
address
stress‐induced
exacerbations.
Efficacy‐proven
'Eczema
school'
educational
programmes
therapeutic
patient
education
children
adults.
Clinical & Experimental Allergy,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
50(1), P. 5 - 14
Published: Sept. 10, 2019
The
Th2
cytokines
interleukin
4
(IL-4)
and
IL-13
the
heterodimeric
IL-4
receptor
(IL-4R)
complexes
that
they
interact
with
play
a
key
role
in
pathogenesis
of
allergic
disorders.
Dupilumab
is
humanized
IgG4
monoclonal
antibody
targets
alpha
chain
(IL-4Rα),
common
to
both
IL-4R
complexes:
type
1
(IL-4Rα/γc;
specific)
2
(IL-4Rα/IL-13Rα1;
specific).
In
this
review,
we
detail
current
state
knowledge
different
signalling
pathways
coupled
examine
possible
mechanisms
action
survey
its
clinical
efficacy
development
widening
spectrum
applications
relevant
emphasis
on
precision
medicine
approaches
blockade
involved
diseases.
New England Journal of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
384(12), P. 1101 - 1112
Published: March 24, 2021
The
oral
Janus
kinase
1
(JAK1)
inhibitor
abrocitinib,
which
reduces
interleukin-4
and
interleukin-13
signaling,
is
being
investigated
for
the
treatment
of
atopic
dermatitis.
Data
from
trials
comparing
JAK1
inhibitors
with
monoclonal
antibodies,
such
as
dupilumab,
that
block
receptors
are
limited.In
a
phase
3,
double-blind
trial,
we
randomly
assigned
patients
dermatitis
was
unresponsive
to
topical
agents
or
warranted
systemic
therapy
(in
2:2:2:1
ratio)
receive
200
mg
100
abrocitinib
orally
once
daily,
300
dupilumab
subcutaneously
every
other
week
(after
loading
dose
600
mg),
placebo;
all
received
therapy.
primary
end
points
were
an
Investigator's
Global
Assessment
(IGA)
response
(defined
score
0
[clear]
[almost
clear]
on
IGA
[scores
range
4],
improvement
≥2
baseline)
Eczema
Area
Severity
Index-75
(EASI-75)
≥75%
baseline
in
EASI
72])
at
12.
key
secondary
itch
≥4
Peak
Pruritus
Numerical
Rating
Scale
10])
2
EASI-75
responses
16.A
total
838
underwent
randomization;
226
200-mg
group,
238
100-mg
243
131
placebo
group.
An
12
observed
48.4%
36.6%
36.5%
14.0%
group
(P<0.001
both
doses
vs.
placebo);
70.3%,
58.7%,
58.1%,
27.1%,
respectively
placebo).
dose,
but
not
superior
respect
2.
Neither
differed
significantly
most
end-point
comparisons
16.
Nausea
occurred
11.1%
4.2%
those
acne
6.6%
2.9%,
respectively.In
this
either
daily
resulted
greater
reductions
signs
symptoms
moderate-to-severe
than
weeks
(Funded
by
Pfizer;
JADE
COMPARE
ClinicalTrials.gov
number,
NCT03720470.).
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
83(5), P. 1282 - 1293
Published: June 20, 2020
Children
with
severe
atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
have
limited
treatment
options.We
report
the
efficacy
and
safety
of
dupilumab
+
topical
corticosteroids
(TCS)
in
children
aged
6-11
years
AD
inadequately
controlled
therapies.In
this
double-blind,
16-week,
phase
3
trial
(NCT03345914),
367
patients
were
randomized
1:1:1
to
300
mg
every
4
weeks
(300
q4w),
a
weight-based
regimen
2
(100
q2w,
baseline
weight
<30
kg;
200
≥30
kg),
or
placebo;
concomitant
medium-potency
TCS.Both
q4w
q2w
TCS
regimens
resulted
clinically
meaningful
statistically
significant
improvement
signs,
symptoms,
quality
life
(QOL)
versus
placebo
all
prespecified
endpoints.
For
q4w,
placebo,
32.8%,
29.5%,
11.4%
patients,
respectively,
achieved
Investigator's
Global
Assessment
scores
0
1;
69.7%,
67.2%,
26.8%
≥75%
Eczema
Area
Severity
Index
scores;
50.8%,
58.3%,
12.3%
≥4-point
reduction
worst
itch
score.
Response
therapy
was
weight-dependent:
optimal
doses
for
kg
kg.
Conjunctivitis
injection-site
reactions
more
common
than
TCS.Short-term
16-week
period;
only.Dupilumab
is
efficacious
well
tolerated
AD,
significantly
improving
QOL.
Allergy,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
75(1), P. 54 - 62
Published: June 23, 2019
Abstract
Atopic
dermatitis
(AD)
is
a
common
inflammatory
skin
condition
that
has
traditionally
been
considered
paradigmatic
type
2
immunity
(T2)‐driven
disease.
Interleukin
(IL)‐4
and
IL‐13
are
both
pivotal
cytokines
involved
in
the
generation
of
allergic
diseases.
Currently,
besides
dupilumab,
which
blocks
binding
to
their
receptors,
number
new
pharmacologic
entities
have
designed
target
T2
and/or
receptors
receptor‐associated
signal
transduction
machinery
such
as
Janus
kinases.
Recently,
suggested
be
key
cytokine
driving
inflammation
periphery,
while
IL‐4
may
merely
central
effect.
There
increasing
evidence
this
concept
holds
true
for
reaction
underlying
AD,
where
overexpressed
locally
significant
impact
on
biology,
including
recruitment
cells,
alteration
microbiome,
decrease
epidermal
barrier
function.
This
review
provides
an
update
role
AD
discusses
different
strategies
aimed
at
interfering
with
its
biologic
activity
well
potential
precision
medicine
approach
management
AD.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
36(9), P. 1409 - 1431
Published: Aug. 18, 2022
Abstract
The
evidence‐
and
consensus‐based
guideline
on
atopic
eczema
was
developed
in
accordance
with
the
EuroGuiDerm
Guideline
Consensus
Statement
Development
Manual.
Four
consensus
conferences
were
held
between
December
2020
July
2021.
Twenty‐nine
experts
(including
clinicians
patient
representatives)
from
12
European
countries
participated.
This
first
part
of
includes
general
information
its
scope
purpose,
health
questions
covered,
target
users
a
methods
section.
It
also
provides
guidance
which
patients
should
be
treated
systemic
therapies,
as
well
recommendations
detailed
each
drug.
treatment
options
discussed
comprise
conventional
immunosuppressive
drugs
(azathioprine,
ciclosporin,
glucocorticosteroids,
methotrexate
mycophenolate
mofetil),
biologics
(dupilumab,
lebrikizumab,
nemolizumab,
omalizumab
tralokinumab)
janus
kinase
inhibitors
(abrocitinib,
baricitinib
upadacitinib).
Part
two
will
address
avoidance
provocation
factors,
dietary
interventions,
immunotherapy,
complementary
medicine,
educational
occupational
psychodermatological
aspects,
perspective
considerations
for
paediatric,
adolescent,
pregnant
breastfeeding
patients.