huTSLP Mouse

Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), an interleukin-7 (IL-7) family cytokine, is encoded by the TSLP gene and is predominantly produced by epithelial cells. Its expression is notably upregulated by environmental cues, including allergens and proteases, positioning it as a sentinel at the interface of environmental exposure and immune activation ^[1-2]. Secreted by a range of cell types, such as epithelial cells, keratinocytes, mast cells, and dendritic cells, TSLP is critical in the initiation of immune responses, primarily through the activation of dendritic cells and subsequent polarization of T helper type 2 (Th2) cell differentiation. This process has broad implications for diverse immune cell populations and B cell functions relevant to allergic inflammation ^[2]. Transcriptional regulation of TSLP gene expression is tightly controlled by factors including NF-κB and AP-1, with genetic polymorphisms within the TSLP locus being strongly implicated in asthma susceptibility ^[1-3]. Dysregulated TSLP signaling is now recognized as a pivotal factor in the pathogenesis of atopic disorders, encompassing conditions such as atopic dermatitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eosinophilic esophagitis ^[1-4]. For example, tezepelumab, a monoclonal antibody that blocks the TSLP signaling pathway, has demonstrated significant efficacy in clinical trials for patients with severe asthma, reducing acute exacerbations and improving lung function ^[4]. Consequently, TSLP is under intense investigation as a therapeutic target, with current strategies focusing on disrupting its signaling pathways to modulate allergic and inflammatory diseases.

The huTSLP mouse is a humanized model constructed using gene editing technology, where the mouse Tslp endogenous domain was replaced with the human TSLP domain . The murine signal peptide was preserved. This model can be used for studying the pathological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches of allergic and inflammatory diseases and for the development of TSLP-targeted drugs.