Association of CD69 Up-Regulation on CD4+ CLA+ T cells versus patch test, strip patch test and clinical history in nickel sensitization

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>The patch test (PT) with its modification - the strip patch test (SPT) - is the standard in vivo procedure to diagnose an allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). To date, none of the in vitro tests for the diagnosis of ACD fulfils the requ...

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Main Authors: Dickel H, Kuss O, Kamphowe J, Altmeyer P, Höxtermann S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/15/7/303