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Normal human sweat contains interleukin-8

A P Jones1, L M Webb, A O Anderson

  • 1Sandoz Forschungsinstitut, Vienna, Austria.

Journal of Leukocyte Biology
|March 1, 1995
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Human sweat attracts neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, suggesting a role in host defense. Interleukin-8 (IL-8) in sweat glands is identified as a key chemoattractant, highlighting its physiological functions.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Human Physiology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Sweating, induced by stress, may play a role in host defense.
  • The function of eccrine sweat in immune responses is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether human eccrine sweat attracts leukocytes.
  • To identify chemoattractants present in eccrine sweat.

Main Methods:

  • Chemotaxis assays were performed using human neutrophils and eccrine sweat.
  • Immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization were used to detect interleukin-8 (IL-8) and its mRNA in sweat gland epithelium.

Main Results:

  • Human eccrine sweat demonstrated chemotactic activity for human neutrophils.

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  • Interleukin-8 (IL-8) was identified as a chemoattractant in sweat.
  • IL-8 and its mRNA were detected in sweat gland epithelium, indicating local production.

    • Conclusions:

    • Human eccrine sweat possesses immune-attracting properties, specifically for neutrophils.
    • Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is physiologically secreted by sweat glands.
    • IL-8 has a role in both inflammation and physiological homeostasis.