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Gene Expression Profiles in Chronic Idiopathic (Spontaneous) Urticaria
1 Jan 2015
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BACKGROUND: The pathophysiology of chronic idiopathic (spontaneous) urticaria (CIU) is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: We hypothesized that a study of gene expression in active lesions from patients with CIU would uncover unexpected associations. METHODS: We enrolled eight patients with CIU and six healthy controls, and obtained 4 mm punch biopsy specimens of active lesions and unaffected skin of patients with CIU...
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