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Filaggrin expression via immunohistochemistry in basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of cutaneous pathology - 1 Jul 2021
Vanderbeck Kaitlin, Orr Christine E, Parvinnejad Nikoo, Wang Tao, Bradshaw Scott, Wang Ami, Asai Yuka
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Filaggrin is a protein integral to the structure and function of the epidermis. Filaggrin (FLG) loss-of-function (LOF) mutations are common and increase the risk of developing atopic dermatitis (AD) and ichthyosis vulgaris (IV). Epidemiologic data suggest a link between skin cancer and AD. We examined if FLG staining pattern can be used to characterize cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), basal...
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