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Mechanisms of IFN-γ-induced apoptosis of human skin keratinocytes in patients with atopic dermatitis.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 May 2012
Rebane Ana, Zimmermann Maya, Aab Alar, Baurecht Hansjörg, Koreck Andrea, Karelson Maire, Abram Kristi, Metsalu Tauno, Pihlap Maire, Meyer Norbert, Fölster-Holst Regina, Nagy Nikoletta, Kemeny Lajos, Kingo Külli, Vilo Jaak, Illig Thomas, Akdis Mübeccel, Franke Andre, Novak Natalija, Weidinger Stephan, Akdis Cezmi A
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BACKGROUND: Enhanced apoptosis of keratinocytes is the main cause of eczema and spongiosis in patients with the common inflammatory skin disease atopic dermatitis (AD). OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate molecular mechanisms of AD-related apoptosis of keratinocytes. METHODS: Primary keratinocytes isolated from patients with AD and healthy donors were used to study apoptosis by using annexin...
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