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ArticleCell & bioscience2026

IL-27 signaling mediates skin inflammation in experimental psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

Zeyu Chen, Lian Cui, Zhiyi Lan, Suyang Lin, Nan Yang, Siqi Li, Zihan Zhao, Jiangluyi Cai, Yuanyuan Wang, Tong Liu and 7 more

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Zeyu Chen *Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Lian Cui *Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zhiyi Lan *Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Suyang LinDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Nan YangDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Siqi LiDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zihan ZhaoDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Jiangluyi CaiDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yuanyuan WangDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Tong LiuDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yingyuan YuDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Jiajing LuDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xilin ZhangDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Chunyuan GuoDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Jun GuInstitute of Psoriasis, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China. gujun79@163.com.
Qian YuDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China. yuervictory@163.com.
Yuling ShiDepartment of Dermatology, Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China. shiyuling1973@tongji.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1273-7881

Funding

Clinical Research Plan of SHDC 22022302Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission 2025GDZKZD06National Key Research and Development Program of China 2023YFC2508106National Natural Science Foundation of China 82173405, 82473517National Natural Science Foundation of China 82430101, 82273510Shanghai Dermatology Research Center 2023ZZ02017Shanghai Pujiang Program 24PJA113Shanghai Science and Technology Development Funds 24YF2738100
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Abstract

backgroundPsoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD) are two prevalent inflammatory skin disorders, each characterized by distinct adaptive immune responses. However, recent evidence suggests that these diseases may share overlapping immune mechanisms, especially concerning keratinocyte function. The specific cytokines that coordinate these inflammatory pathways remain largely undefined.

methodsThe expression of IL-27 and its receptor was analyzed using data derived from GEO datasets. Imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like and MC903-induced AD-like skin inflammation models were established in wild-type and Il27ra knockout littermates. Skin inflammation was evaluated using clinical scoring, histology, and immunostaining. Flow cytometry was employed to characterize immune cell populations in skin. Expression of relevant cytokines and signaling molecules was assessed using quantitative PCR, bulk RNA sequencing, and Western blotting.

resultsWe found significantly elevated expression of the IL-27 receptor in the lesional skin of patients with psoriasis or AD. IL-27 receptor-deficient mice exhibited markedly reduced skin inflammation in both psoriasis-like and AD-like murine models. Mechanistic investigations revealed that IL-27 induces tumor necrosis factor-α production via signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 activation in keratinocytes, thereby potentiating inflammatory responses.

conclusionsOur findings identify IL-27 signaling in keratinocytes as a pivotal regulator of skin inflammation in both psoriasis and AD. This highlights IL-27 as a promising therapeutic target for inflammatory skin diseases.

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Atopic dermatitisInterleukin 27KeratinocytesPsoriasisSkin inflammation

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