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Erschienen in: Drugs 8/2021

01.06.2021 | Leading Article

IL-31 Inhibition as a Therapeutic Approach for the Management of Chronic Pruritic Dermatoses

verfasst von: Youkyung S. Roh, Justin Choi, Nishadh Sutaria, Micah Belzberg, Madan M. Kwatra, Shawn G. Kwatra

Erschienen in: Drugs | Ausgabe 8/2021

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Abstract

Chronic pruritus is a debilitating symptom with limited treatment options. Identifying molecular targets underlying chronic pruritic dermatoses is essential for the development of novel, targeted therapies. IL-31 is an important mediator of itch by integrating dermatologic, neural, and immune systems. IL-31 helps induce and maintain chronic pruritus via both indirect stimulation of inflammatory cells and through direct neural sensitization. IL-31 is overexpressed in various chronic pruritic skin conditions, and exogenous IL-31 induces itch and scratching behavior. Studies have demonstrated that IL-31R and IL-31 antagonism significantly reduces itch in patients with atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, two extremely pruritic skin conditions. Emerging evidence, including recent phase II clinical trials of IL-31R antagonists, demonstrates that IL-31 plays an important role in itch signaling. Additional studies are ongoing to evaluate IL-31R and IL-31 antagonism as treatments of chronic pruritus.
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Metadaten
Titel
IL-31 Inhibition as a Therapeutic Approach for the Management of Chronic Pruritic Dermatoses
verfasst von
Youkyung S. Roh
Justin Choi
Nishadh Sutaria
Micah Belzberg
Madan M. Kwatra
Shawn G. Kwatra
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2021
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Drugs / Ausgabe 8/2021
Print ISSN: 0012-6667
Elektronische ISSN: 1179-1950
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40265-021-01521-1

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