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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2012-10-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Dermatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/343882 |