ArticleCurrent issues in molecular biology2024
Impact of Dupilumab on Skin Surface Lipid-RNA Profile in Severe Asthmatic Patients.
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The analysis of skin surface lipid-RNAs (SSL-RNAs) provides a non-invasive method for understanding the molecular pathology of atopic dermatitis (AD), but its relevance to asthma remains uncertain. Although dupilumab, a biologic drug approved for both asthma and AD, has shown efficacy in improving symptoms for both conditions, its impact on SSL-RNAs is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the impact of dupilumab treatment on SSL-RNA profiles in patients with severe asthma. An SSL-RNA analysis was performed before and after administering dupilumab to asthma patients requiring this intervention. Skin samples were collected non-invasively from patients before and after one year of dupilumab treatment. Although 26 patients were enrolled, an SSL-RNA analysis was feasible in only 7 due to collection challenges. After dupilumab treatment, improvements were observed in asthma symptoms, exacerbation rates, and lung function parameters. Serum levels of total IgE and periostin decreased. The SSL-RNA analysis revealed the differential expression of 218 genes, indicating significant down-regulation of immune responses, particularly those associated with type 2 inflammation, suggesting potential improvement in epithelial barrier function. Dupilumab treatment may not only impact type 2 inflammation but also facilitate the normalization of the skin. Further studies are necessary to fully explore the potential of SSL-RNA analysis as a non-invasive biomarker for evaluating treatment response in asthma.
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