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ArticleInflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]2026

Tm4sf19 inhibition alleviates imiquimod-induced psoriatic dermatitis by regulating inflammatory signaling pathways and keratinocyte proliferation in mice.

Min Gi Kang, Sujin Park, Eunji Hong, Min-Jung Lee, Da Seul Jung, Jin Sun Heo, Haein An, Min Woo Kim, Naim Park, Hyeyeon Park and 10 more

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Min Gi KangGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Sujin ParkGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea. sujinpark@gilo.or.kr.
Eunji HongGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Min-Jung LeeMedpacto Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Da Seul JungGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Jin Sun HeoGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Haein AnGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Min Woo KimMedpacto Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Naim ParkMedpacto Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyeyeon ParkGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Pyunggang KimGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Minjung SonGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Kyoungwha PangGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Jinah ParkGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Ga-Eun HwangGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Yong Jung KwonGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea.
Seiya MizunoLaboratory Animal Resource Center in Transborder Medical Research Center, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
Satoru TakahashiDepartment of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.
Seok Hee ParkDepartment of Biological Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Seong-Jin KimGILO Institute, GILO Foundation, 92 Myeongdal-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06668, Republic of Korea. jasonsjkim@gilo.or.kr.

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Abstract

backgroundPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by keratinocyte hyperproliferation, immune cell infiltration, and persistent inflammatory signaling. Although Tm4sf19 has been implicated in inflammatory processes, its contribution to psoriasis pathogenesis remains unclear.

methodsWe investigate the role of Tm4sf19 in psoriatic inflammation was examined using an imiquimod-induced psoriasis mouse model and HaCaT keratinocytes, in which Tm4sf19 expression was deleted genetically or suppressed pharmacologically with the competitive inhibitor, LEL-Fc. Gene expression, protein expression, and tissue changes were assessed by qPCR, western blotting and histological scoring, respectively.

resultsTm4sf19 expression was significantly elevated in psoriatic lesion. Tm4sf19 knockout or inhibition using LEL-Fc suppressed psoriatic symptoms, macrophage-mediated inflammation and inflammatory cytokine expression. Tm4sf19 inhibition also suppressed the activation of STAT3, EGFR, ERK and KRT17 signaling pathways in keratinocytes. Furthermore, LEL-Fc treatment effectively inhibited LPS-induced cell cycle progression and promoted apoptosis in keratinocyte both in vivo and in vitro.

conclusionThese findings suggest that Tm4sf19 regulates psoriatic inflammation and keratinocyte proliferation through major signaling pathways. Therefore, inhibiting Tm4sf19 may have therapeutic potential for the treatment of psoriasis.

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KeratinocytesPsoriasisAnimalsApoptosisCell ProliferationCytokinesHaCaT CellsHumansImiquimodInflammationMacrophagesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutSignal TransductionCytokinesImiquimodCompetitive inhibitorEGFRImiquimod-induced psoriasis murine modelKeratinocyte apoptosisMacrophage

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