Pathogenesis of Endemic Pemphigus Foliaceus - 11/08/11
The Cooperative Group on Fogo Selvagem Research
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Pemphigus refers to a group of human autoimmune blistering diseases involving skin and/or mucous membranes. Endemic pemphigus foliaceus (EPF), or fogo selvagem is an organ-specific autoimmune blistering disease, first reported in the beginning of the 20th century in rural areas of Brazil. The disease follows the course of streams and creeks, and vanishes after urbanization of the endemic areas. The auto-antigen related to EPF is desmoglein 1, a 160 kDa glycoprotein of the desmossomal core, targeted by in situ and circulating IgG autoantibodies, mainly of the IgG4 subclass.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Autoimmunity, Pemphigus, Desmoglein
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This work was partially supported by Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa-CNPq-471,257/2008-7 (VA). NIH grants R01-AR30281, RO1-AR32599, T32 AR07369 (LAD). |
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Conflict of interest: none declared. |
Vol 29 - N° 3
P. 413-418 - juillet 2011 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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