Bullous Pemphigoid Accompanied by Aplastic Anemia: The Induction of IL-17-Producing Cells in the Affected Areas of the Skin

Th17 cells, characterized by IL-17 production, play a critical role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, including autoimmune bullous disorders and aplastic anemia (AA). In this report, we describe a 58-year-old Japanese man with bullous pemphigoid (BP) accompanied by AA. Interestingly, immun...

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Main Authors: Taku Fujimura, Aya Kakizaki, Yumi Kambayashi, Sadanori Furudate, Setsuya Aiba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-10-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/343882