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Loss-of-function mutations in Keratin 32 gene disrupt skin immune homeostasis in pityriasis rubra pilaris

Nature Communications
Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is an inflammatory papulosquamous dermatosis, characterized by hyperkeratotic follicular papules and erythematous desquamative plaques. The precise pathogenic mechanism underlying PRP remains incompletely understood. Herein,
Peidian Shi, Wenjie Chen, Xinxing Lyu, Zhenzhen Wang, Wenchao Li, Fengming Jia, Chunzhi Zheng, Tingting Liu, Chuan Wang, Yuan Zhang, Zihao Mi, Yonghu Sun, Xuechao Chen, Shengli Chen, Guizhi Zhou, Yongxia Liu, Yingjie Lin, Fuxiang Bai, Qing Sun, Monday O. Ogese, Qiang Yu, Jianjun Liu, Hong Liu, Furen Zhang   +23 more
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JAK3 as an emerging target for topical treatment of inflammatory skin diseases [PDF]

, 2016
The recent interest and elucidation of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway created new targets for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases (ISDs). JAK inhibitors in oral and topical formulations have shown beneficial results in psoriasis and alopecia ...
Alves de Medeiros, Ana, De Schepper, Sofie, Desmet, Eline, Lambert, Jo, Speeckaert, Reinhart, Van Gele, Mireille   +5 more
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Single-cell transcriptomics analysis of bullous pemphigoid unveils immune-stromal crosstalk in type 2 inflammatory disease

Nature Communications
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a type 2 inflammation- and immunity-driven skin disease, yet a comprehensive understanding of the immune landscape, particularly immune-stromal crosstalk in BP, remains elusive.
Tingting Liu, Zhenzhen Wang, Xiaotong Xue, Zhe Wang, Yuan Zhang, Zihao Mi, Qing Zhao, Lele Sun, Chuan Wang, Peidian Shi, Gongqi Yu, Meng Wang, Yonghu Sun, Fuzhong Xue, Hong Liu, Furen Zhang   +15 more
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Facial skin follllicular hyperkeratosis of patients with basal cell carcinoma

Vestnik Dermatologii i Venerologii, 2017
This article provides a clinical observation of paraneoplastic syndrome of a patient with basal cell carcinoma of skin. Authors present clinical features of the described for the first time, paraneoplastic retentional follicular hyperkeratosis of facial ...
M. V. Zhuchkov, Yu. S. Bychkova, M. A. Tarasova   +2 more
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Transgenic models of skin diseases [PDF]

, 1993
Background: Transgenic animals have greatly enhanced our understanding of the contribution of various structural and regulatory components to epidermal biology. The expression of mutant versions of these components in the epidermis of transgenic mice has
Bickenbach, Jackie R., Dominey, Andrea M., Greenhalgh, David A., Roop, Dennis R., Rothnagel, Joseph A., Sellheyer, Klaus, Wang, Xiao-Jing   +6 more
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Development and evaluation of a rapid diagnostic method for Sporothrix globosa in Asia using quantitative real-time PCR

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Sporotrichosis is a chronic granulomatous infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that can affect any organ through lymphatic spread. The prevalence of sporotrichosis infections is increasing and its treatment is challenging as there are
Hanqing Geng, Lele Sun, Chuan Wang, Yong Zhang, Shufen Wang, Yanru Cheng, Fangfang Bao, Hong Liu, Furen Zhang   +8 more
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Antimicrobial peptides: agents of border protection for companion animals. [PDF]

, 2012
Over the past 20 years, there have been significant inroads into understanding the roles of antimicrobial peptides in homeostatic functions and their involvement in disease pathogenesis.
Affolter, Verena K, Bevins, Charles L, Leonard, Brian C   +2 more
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The pH of the skin surface and its impact on the barrier function [PDF]

, 2006
The `acid mantle' of the stratum corneum seems to be important for both permeability barrier formation and cutaneous antimicrobial defense. However, the origin of the acidic pH, measurable on the skin surface, remains conjectural.
Abeck D, Barel AO, Blank HI, Bouwstra JA, Braun-Falco O, Chao SC, Dikstein S, Elias P, Elsner P, Epprecht R, Francomano MA, Gfatter R, Gfatter R, Hartmann AA, Heuss E, Keining E, Korting HC, Korting HC, Korting HC, Korting HC, Krien PM, Menon GK, Mucke H, Naissan O, Ohmann H, Rippke F, Runeman B, Schade H, Schirren CG, Schnyder UW, Schreiner V, Seidenari S, Sparavigna A, Talbert GA, Turner RB, Vahlquist A, Wickett RR, Wilhelm KP, Yosipovitch G, Yosipovitch G, Yosipovitch G, Zlotogorski A   +41 more
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Genital Skin Diseases and Their Expression in Sexual Functionality [PDF]

, 2015
Sexual functionality acts as an important function of the individual, acting both physically and mentally to create a state of well-being and permitting procreation.
Albu, Gabriela, Georgescu, Simona Roxana, Sarbu, Maria Isabela, Tampa, Mircea   +3 more
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Crohn’s disease and skin [PDF]

United European Gastroenterology Journal, 2016
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease potentially involving any segment of the gastrointestinal tract. Extra‐intestinal manifestations may occur in 6%–40% of patients, and disorders of the skin are among the most common. This manuscript will review skin manifestations associated to Crohn’s disease, with a particular focus on lesions ...
Gravina, AG, FEDERICO, Alessandro, RUOCCO, Eleonora, LO SCHIAVO, Ada, Romano, F, Miranda, A, Sgambato, D, Dallio, M, RUOCCO, Vincenzo, LOGUERCIO, Carmelina, ROMANO, Marco   +10 more
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