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Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan

Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan

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Immunology

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56
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15821
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3679
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1695

Overview

Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan is affiliated with Rockefeller University in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of medicine and immunology and microbiology, with a focused contribution to dermatology as a key subfield. Their scientific work covers several areas including dermatology and skin diseases, psoriasis treatment and pathogenesis, cytokine signaling pathways and interactions, and urticaria and related conditions.

Their recent publications illustrate a strong orientation towards understanding and treating inflammatory and immunological skin conditions. Notable papers include:

  • Molecular and Cellular Responses to the TYK2/JAK1 Inhibitor PF-06700841 Reveal Reduction of Skin Inflammation in Plaque Psoriasis (2020, Journal of Investigative Dermatology)
  • The erythema Q-score, an imaging biomarker for redness in skin inflammation (2020, Experimental Dermatology)
  • Barzolvolimab Improves Urticaria Control and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: 52-Week Data (2025, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)
  • Cover Image (2021, Experimental Dermatology)
  • Treatment with Barzolvolimab Improves Urticaria Control and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Inducible Urticaria: Phase 2 12 Week Results (2025, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

Fuentes-Duculan frequently collaborates with colleagues in their field. Frequent co-authors include Mayte Suárez-Fariñas, James G. Krueger, Sandra Garcet, John W. Frew, and Lauren R. Penzi.

The scientist's work is published across several journals known for dermatological and immunological research, such as Experimental Dermatology, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, and Advances in Therapy.

Their research subfields include:

  • Dermatology
  • Immunology
  • Oncology
  • Rheumatology
  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Main research topics covered are:

  • Dermatology and Skin Diseases
  • Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
  • Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions
  • Urticaria and Related Conditions
  • Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
  • Mast cells and histamine
  • Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases

Best Publications

  • Psoriasis vulgaris lesions contain discrete populations of Th1 and Th17 T cells.

    Michelle A. Lowes;Toyoko Kikuchi;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan;Irma Cardinale

  • Progressive activation of T(H)2/T(H)22 cytokines and selective epidermal proteins characterizes acute and chronic atopic dermatitis.

    Julia K. Gittler;Julia K. Gittler;Avner Shemer;Mayte Suárez-Fariñas;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan

  • Th17 cytokines interleukin (IL)-17 and IL-22 modulate distinct inflammatory and keratinocyte-response pathways.

    K.E. Nograles;L.C. Zaba;E. Guttman-Yassky;J. Fuentes-Duculan

  • Amelioration of epidermal hyperplasia by TNF inhibition is associated with reduced Th17 responses.

    Lisa C. Zaba;Irma Cardinale;Patricia Gilleaudeau;Mary Sullivan-Whalen

  • IL-22–producing “T22” T cells account for upregulated IL-22 in atopic dermatitis despite reduced IL-17–producing TH17 T cells

    Kristine E. Nograles;Lisa C. Zaba;Avner Shemer;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan

  • Increase in TNF-α and inducible nitric oxide synthase-expressing dendritic cells in psoriasis and reduction with efalizumab (anti-CD11a)

    Michelle A. Lowes;Francesca Chamian;Maria Veronica Abello;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan

  • Psoriasis is characterized by accumulation of immunostimulatory and Th1/Th17 cell polarizing myeloid dendritic cells

    Lisa C. Zaba;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan;Narat John Eungdamrong;Maria Veronica Abello

  • Early-onset pediatric atopic dermatitis is TH2 but also TH17 polarized in skin.

    Hitokazu Esaki;Hitokazu Esaki;Patrick M. Brunner;Yael Renert-Yuval;Tali Czarnowicki

  • Low Expression of the IL-23/Th17 Pathway in Atopic Dermatitis Compared to Psoriasis

    Emma Guttman-Yassky;Michelle A. Lowes;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan;Lisa C. Zaba

  • Efficacy and safety of fezakinumab (an IL-22 monoclonal antibody) in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis inadequately controlled by conventional treatments: A randomized, double-blind, phase 2a trial.

    Emma Guttman-Yassky;Emma Guttman-Yassky;Patrick M. Brunner;Avidan U. Neumann;Avidan U. Neumann;Avidan U. Neumann;Saakshi Khattri

  • Normal human dermis contains distinct populations of CD11c+BDCA-1+ dendritic cells and CD163+FXIIIA+ macrophages

    Lisa C. Zaba;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan;Ralph M. Steinman;James G. Krueger

  • A subpopulation of CD163-positive macrophages is classically activated in psoriasis.

    Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan;Mayte Suárez-Fariñas;Lisa C. Zaba;Kristine E. Nograles

  • Effective treatment of psoriasis with etanercept is linked to suppression of IL-17 signaling, not “immediate-response” TNF genes

    Lisa C. Zaba;Mayte Suárez-Fariñas;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan;Kristine E. Nograles

  • Expanding the Psoriasis Disease Profile: Interrogation of the Skin and Serum of Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis

    Mayte Suárez-Fariñas;Katherine Li;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan;Karen Hayden

  • Broad defects in epidermal cornification in atopic dermatitis identified through genomic analysis

    Emma Guttman-Yassky;Emma Guttman-Yassky;Mayte Suárez-Fariñas;Andrea Chiricozzi;Andrea Chiricozzi;Kristine E. Nograles

  • Major differences in inflammatory dendritic cells and their products distinguish atopic dermatitis from psoriasis

    Emma Guttman-Yassky;Michelle A. Lowes;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan;Julia Whynot

  • Molecular profiling of contact dermatitis skin identifies allergen-dependent differences in immune response

    Nikhil Dhingra;Nikhil Dhingra;Avner Shemer;Joel Correa da Rosa;Mariya Rozenblit;Mariya Rozenblit

  • Alopecia areata profiling shows TH1, TH2, and IL-23 cytokine activation without parallel TH17/TH22 skewing.

    Mayte Suárez-Fariñas;Benjamin Ungar;Shinji Noda;Anjali Shroff

  • Resolved psoriasis lesions retain expression of a subset of disease-related genes

    Mayte Suárez-Fariñas;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan;Michelle A. Lowes;James G. Krueger

  • Tumor-associated macrophages in the cutaneous SCC microenvironment are heterogeneously activated.

    Julia S. Pettersen;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan;Mayte Suárez-Fariñas;Katherine C. Pierson

  • A Novel Chimeric Lysin Shows Superiority to Mupirocin for Skin Decolonization of Methicillin-Resistant and -Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Strains

    Mina Pastagia;Chad Euler;Peter Chahales;Judilyn Fuentes-Duculan

  • Efficacy and safety of ustekinumab treatment in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

    Saakshi Khattri;Saakshi Khattri;Patrick M. Brunner;Sandra Garcet;Robert Finney

Frequent Co-Authors

James G. Krueger
James G. Krueger Rockefeller University
Mayte Suárez-Fariñas
Mayte Suárez-Fariñas Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Emma Guttman-Yassky
Emma Guttman-Yassky Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Michelle A. Lowes
Michelle A. Lowes Rockefeller University
Arne N. Akbar
Arne N. Akbar University College London
Mark Lebwohl
Mark Lebwohl Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Francisco J. Quintana
Francisco J. Quintana Harvard Medical School
Nigel Klein
Nigel Klein University College London
John Greenwood
John Greenwood University College London
Vincent A. Fischetti
Vincent A. Fischetti Rockefeller University

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