Interactions between skin-resident dendritic and Langerhans cells and pain-sensing neurons - 04/07/24

Abstract |
Various immune cells in the skin contribute to its function as a first line of defense against infection and disease, and the skin’s dense innervation by pain-sensing sensory neurons protects the host against injury or damage signals. Dendritic cells (DCs) are a heterogeneous population of cells that link the innate immune response to the adaptive response by capturing, processing, and presenting antigens to promote T-cell differentiation and activation. DCs are abundant across peripheral tissues, including the skin, where they are found in the dermis and epidermis. Langerhans cells (LCs) are a DC subset located only in the epidermis; both populations of cells can migrate to lymph nodes to contribute to broad immune responses. Dermal DCs and LCs are found in close apposition with sensory nerve fibers in the skin and express neurotransmitter receptors, allowing them to communicate directly with the peripheral nervous system. Thus, neuroimmune signaling between DCs and/or LCs and sensory neurons can modulate physiologic and pathophysiologic pathways, including immune cell regulation, host defense, allergic response, homeostasis, and wound repair. Here, we summarize the latest discoveries on DC- and LC-neuron interaction with neurons while providing an overview of gaps and areas not previously explored. Understanding the interactions between these 2 defence systems may provide key insight into developing therapeutic targets for treating diseases such as psoriasis, neuropathic pain, and lupus.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : Atopic diseases, dermatitis, psoriasis, neuroinflammation, skin, peripheral nervous system, sensory neuron, nociceptor, neuropeptides
Abbreviations used : AD, Arc, CD, cDC, cDC2, CGRP, CHS, CMT, DC, DDC, DRG, Gal-1, Gal, LC, LCH, LE, MMP, NGF, RAGE, SP, TRPV1
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Vol 154 - N° 1
P. 11-19 - juillet 2024 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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