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Genetic endowment of proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-α (-) 308 G > A polymorphism to Parthenium hysterophorus-induced airborne contact dermatitis in an Indian cohort.
International journal of dermatology - 1 Feb 2015
Khatri Rakesh, Akhtar Nasim, Mukhopadhyay Kasturi, Verma Kaushal K, Sethuraman Gomathy, Sharma Alpana
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Parthenium dermatitis is a common airborne allergic health problem that induces a cell-mediated hypersensitivity immune response involving activated T lymphocytes, which culminates in injury to the skin. The disease is manifested as itchy erythematous papules and plaques and primarily affects the exposed areas and flexures. This study aimed to identify the role of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α (-)...
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