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Nonlesional atopic dermatitis skin is characterized by broad terminal differentiation defects and variable immune abnormalities.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Apr 2011
Suárez-Fariñas Mayte, Tintle Suzanne J, Shemer Avner, Chiricozzi Andrea, Nograles Kristine, Cardinale Irma, Duan Shenghui, Bowcock Anne M, Krueger James G, Guttman-Yassky Emma
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disease with a T(H)2 and "T22" immune polarity. Despite recent data showing a genetic predisposition to epidermal barrier defects in some patients, a fundamental debate still exists regarding the role of barrier abnormalities versus immune responses in initiating the disease. An extensive study of nonlesional AD (ANL) skin is necessary to explore...
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