Expert Perspective: Diagnosis and Treatment of Castleman Disease
Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.Castleman disease (CD) is a major diagnostic challenge for rheumatologists. Unicentric CD (UCD) involves one enlarged lymph node region, whereas multicentric CD (MCD) involves multiple enlarged lymph node regions. Both UCD and MCD may exhibit a wide range of symptoms that overlap with other immune‐mediated conditions.
Luke Y. C. Chen +2 more
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Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2019 Pemphigus is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by blistering and erosions of the skin and mucous membranes. Pemphigus is rare in Northern and Western Europe but its incidence is higher around the Mediterranean Sea.
Anna-Kaisa Försti +5 more
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Distribution, host plants and natural enemies of sugar beet root aphid (Pemphigus fuscicornis) In Slovakia [PDF]
, 2006 During 2003-2004, field surveys were realized to observe the distribution of sugar beet aphid, Pemphigus fuscicornis (K o c h) (Sternorrhyncha Pemphigidae) in southwestern Slovakia.
Pačuta Vladimir +3 more
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The mapping of linear B-cell epitope regions in desmoglein 1 and 3 proteins : Recognition of immobilized peptides by pemphigus patients’ serum autoantibodies [PDF]
, 2013 Desmosomal transmembrane glycoproteins desmoglein 1and desmoglein 3 are targets of life-threatening autoimmune blistering disorders such as Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and Pemphigus foliaceus(PF).
Bősze, Szilvia +5 more
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Dentistry 3000, 2017 Objective:To assess the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in patients with pemphigus and pemphigoid diseases from Southern India. Design and Methods: A cross-sectional hospital based study was conducted from August 2010 to July 2011.
Arvind Babu Rajendra Santosh +3 more
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Characterization of Desmoglein-3 Epitope Region Peptides as Synthetic Antigens: Analysis of their in vitro T-cell Stimulating Efficacy, Cytotoxicity, Stability and their Conformational Features [PDF]
, 2015 Desmoglein-3 (Dsg3) adhesion protein is the main target of autoantibodies and autoreactive T cells in Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) autoimmune skin disorder.
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Dupilumab Treatment in Pemphigus: A Report of Three Cases and Literature Review
JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and foliaceus (PF) are rare autoimmune blistering diseases traditionally treated with systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, intravenous immunoglobulins, and rituximab. Nonetheless, a subset of patients remains refractory or has contraindications to these conventional therapies.
José Javier Mateos Rico +5 more
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An imbalance in Akt/mTOR is involved in the apoptotic and acantholytic processes in a mouse model of pemphigus vulgaris [PDF]
, 2009 Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune blistering disease characterized by the presence of IgG autoantibodies against Dsg3. Our aim was to investigate the molecular events implicated in the development and localization of apoptosis and acantholysis in ...
España, A. (Agustín) +5 more
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Clinical Features and Therapeutic Outcomes in Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Prospective Cohort Study
JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis highly associated with systemic comorbidities. Accurate diagnosis and treatment remain challenging due to its rarity and clinical mimickers. Objectives To evaluate demographic, clinical features and treatment outcomes in patients referred with suspected PG at a tertiary ...
David Croitoru +13 more
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Paraneoplastic pemphigus and reported, identified underlying diseases
Journal of Education, Health and SportIntroduction: Pemphigus is a rare group of autoimmune diseases that promote development of various skin eruptions, the most commonly it presents with blisters.
Paweł Iwańczuk
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