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Newly-discovered cells affect eczema symptoms
18 Nov 2009
Researchers have discovered cells that are able to control inflammation in chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.
Scientists at Imperial College London, UK, identified the immune cell which can be "out of control" and therefore worsen the symptoms of certain conditions.
The cells are called Th22 and are T-helper cells. A type of white blood cell, they help to activate other immune cells when the body is infected by a virus or bacterium, while they also control inflammation in the body to help fight off infection.
Lead author of the study Dr Carsten Schmidt-Weber said that changes in people's lifestyles are contributing to an increase in chronic diseases such as skin and airway disease.
"These diseases can have a big impact on people's lives and patients can face a constant battle to keep their symptoms at bay," he commented.
"We are very excited about discovering this new subset of T-helper cells, as we believe it could provide a new target for the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases in the future."
Symptoms of eczema include redness on affected areas of skin, dry skin and lumps and blisters.
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