Evidence for a novel protective role of the vanilloid TRPV1 receptor in a cutaneous contact allergic dermatitis model

Ágnes Bánvölgyi, László Pálinkás, Tímea Berki, Natalie Clark, Andrew D. Grant, Zsuzsanna Helyes, Gábor Pozsgai, János Szolcsányi, Susan D. Brain, Erika Pintér*

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the involvement of the transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor 1 (TRPV1) in inflammatory processes observed in murine allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Oxazolone-induced ACD evoked a significant ear swelling after 24-72 h. It was augmented in TRPV1 knockout mice at all time points and supported by histological analysis and measure of TNF-α. However, tissue swelling and cytokine generation was significantly reduced in both neurokinin 1 receptor and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) knockout mice. A protective involvement of the TRPV1 receptor was identified of contact dermatitis distinct from mechanisms involving the major pro-inflammatory neuropeptides.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)86-96
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Neuroimmunology
Volume169
Issue number1-2
Early online date26 Sept 2005
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Sept 2005

Keywords

  • Inflammation
  • Neuropeptides
  • Skin
  • Transgenic/knockout
  • TRPV1

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