Lasting relief may be on the horizon for patients with atopic dermatitis
LJI research collaboration with Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., points to a novel approach to treat the most common form of eczema
Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
As our knowledge of the FceRI-mediated signal transduction has grown for the last two decades, the need to study in
T Cells
T cells are central to almost all immune responses. The CD4 subset is capable of directing B cell responses and
T Cells
One large subgroup of these specialized T cells is encompassed by the IEL which are located in the epithelium of
Kawakami Lab
Toshiaki Kawakami,
M.D., Ph.D.
Professor
Center for Autoimmunity and Inflammation
Toshiaki Kawakami, M.D., Ph.D., and his team study allergic diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy, and atopic dermatitis.
LJI researchers discover key driver of atopic dermatitis
LA JOLLA, CA—Severe eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is driven by an
TWEAKing Inflammation
At first glance, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis may appear similar but their commonalities are only skin deep. Atopic dermatitis, also
TWEAKing inflammation
LA JOLLA, CA—Superficially, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis may appear similar but their commonalities are only skin deep. Atopic dermatitis, also
Questions & Answers – Michael Croft
As a high school student, Michael Croft, Ph.D., Professor and Head of the Division of Immune Regulation, was interested in
La Jolla Institute scientist identifies pivotal cellular protein underlying eczema
SAN DIEGO – January 9, 2014 Researchers from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have revealed a critical player in