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Functional and phenotypical impairment of polymorphonuclear cells in atopic dermatitis: an additional cause for the known susceptibility to infections?.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2012
Fierro Maria Teresa, Banche Giuliana, Marenco Federica, Novelli Mauro, Allizond Valeria, Mandras Narcisa, Murabito Pierangela, Merlino Chiara, Quaglino Pietro, Bernengo Maria Grazia, Cuffini Anna Maria
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) patients present an high susceptibility to infections. The phagocytic activity of polymorphonuclear granulocytes (PMNs) is mediated by the interactions between Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and pathogen-associated molecular patterns. OBJECTIVE: To investigate functional activity and phenotype of PMNs in AD patients. METHODS: In vitro PMN phagocytosis and intracellular killing...
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