Protocol for inducing epidermis-specific gene deletion and establishing a UVB-irradiated skin inflammation model

Summary: When skin is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, damaged keratinocytes release double-stranded RNA to trigger an inflammatory response. Here, we present a protocol to induce epidermal-specific Zfp750 gene-deficient mice and establish a UVB-induced skin inflammation model. We detail pr...

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Main Authors: Ye Liu, George L. Sen
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166725001078
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description Summary: When skin is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, damaged keratinocytes release double-stranded RNA to trigger an inflammatory response. Here, we present a protocol to induce epidermal-specific Zfp750 gene-deficient mice and establish a UVB-induced skin inflammation model. We detail procedures for detecting gene expressions in the epidermis by quantitative reverse-transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) and analyzing changes in skin immune cell subsets after UVB radiation using flow cytometry.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Liu et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.
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spelling doaj-art-ca1ba12d89d94ce3848c774ffa7d801f2025-08-20T02:55:54ZengElsevierSTAR Protocols2666-16672025-06-016210370110.1016/j.xpro.2025.103701Protocol for inducing epidermis-specific gene deletion and establishing a UVB-irradiated skin inflammation modelYe Liu0George L. Sen1Department of Dermatology, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Division of Epithelial Biology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0869, USA; Corresponding authorDepartment of Dermatology, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Division of Epithelial Biology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0869, USA; Corresponding authorSummary: When skin is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, damaged keratinocytes release double-stranded RNA to trigger an inflammatory response. Here, we present a protocol to induce epidermal-specific Zfp750 gene-deficient mice and establish a UVB-induced skin inflammation model. We detail procedures for detecting gene expressions in the epidermis by quantitative reverse-transcription PCR (RT-qPCR) and analyzing changes in skin immune cell subsets after UVB radiation using flow cytometry.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Liu et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166725001078GeneticsImmunologyModel Organisms
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Protocol for inducing epidermis-specific gene deletion and establishing a UVB-irradiated skin inflammation model
STAR Protocols
Genetics
Immunology
Model Organisms
title Protocol for inducing epidermis-specific gene deletion and establishing a UVB-irradiated skin inflammation model
title_full Protocol for inducing epidermis-specific gene deletion and establishing a UVB-irradiated skin inflammation model
title_fullStr Protocol for inducing epidermis-specific gene deletion and establishing a UVB-irradiated skin inflammation model
title_full_unstemmed Protocol for inducing epidermis-specific gene deletion and establishing a UVB-irradiated skin inflammation model
title_short Protocol for inducing epidermis-specific gene deletion and establishing a UVB-irradiated skin inflammation model
title_sort protocol for inducing epidermis specific gene deletion and establishing a uvb irradiated skin inflammation model
topic Genetics
Immunology
Model Organisms
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666166725001078
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