ISSN:
1432-069X
Keywords:
27E10 antigen
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Calcium binding proteins
;
Inflammatory dermatoses
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Keratinocytes
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Immunocytochemistry
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The expression of the heterodimeric complex of the calcium-binding proteins MRP-8 and MRP-14 was investigated in various inflammatory dermatoses using immunohistochemical staining with the monoclonal antibody 27E10. In addition to the inflammatory infiltrate, a positive staining was repeatedly found in the involved epidermis from patients with lichen planus, lupus erythematosus and psoriasis vulgaris, but not in normal skin epidermis and/or in epidermis from leucocytoclastic vasculitis patients. The keratinocytic expression of the 27E10 antigen was dissimilar to that of the MHC class-II molecules and the adhesion molecule ICAM-1. These data indicate that the 27E10 antigen is a distinct activation marker of inflammatory keratinocytes and may have proinflammatory properties.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00372067
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