IL-1 Receptor Knockout Mice Develop Epidermal Cysts and Show an Altered Innate Immune Response After Exposure to UVB Radiation

    July 2017 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Nikhil N Kulkarni, Christopher A. Adase, Ling‐juan Zhang … Richard L. Gallo
    Studysummary IL-1 receptor absence in mice leads to skin cysts and changes in immune response after UVB exposure.
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