The immunology of bullous oculo-muco-cutaneous disorders.
In skin-blistering diseases, alteration of cellular adhesion results in a loss of cohesion of the epithelium of the skin and the mucous membranes. These disorders are often genetically determined and involve highly specific autoantibodies. A recent workshop discussed the immunology of these diseases.
Pleyer
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Department of Ophtahalmology, Charite, Humboldt University Berlin, Germany.
Bruckner-Tuderman
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Friedmann
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Hartmann
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Simon
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Sterry
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D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D010390:Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane / Q000276:immunology; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000276:immunology; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy