TNF and atopic eczema: Our previous report demonstrated that Morus alba L. inhibited the TARC/CCL17 release in tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ)-stimulated HaCaT keratinocytes, and suppressed the development of atopic dermatitis-like lesions induced by the house dust mite in NC/Nga mice [18].