title: [Recurrent aphthous ulcers: the etiology with special reference to immunological theories].
abstract: The etiopathology of recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAU) is still unknown. Many local and systemic factors can participate in pathogenesis of recurrent aphthous ulcers. The authors discuss major theories of RAU etiology and especially concentrate on the role of immune system disorders.
authors.affiliation: Zakładzie Chorób Błony Sluzowej Jamy Ustnej i Przyzebia Instytutu Stomatologii Akademii Medycznej w Lodzi.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gurańska
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Urbaniak
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lewkowicz
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tchórzewski
mesh_terms: D015704:CD4 Antigens / Q000276:immunology; D016827:CD8 Antigens / Q000276:immunology; D016207:Cytokines / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D018799:Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 / Q000276:immunology; D015603:Keratinocytes / Q000276:immunology; D012008:Recurrence; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology*; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D015704:CD4 Antigens; D016827:CD8 Antigens; D016207:Cytokines; D018799:Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1