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Anti‐desmoglein IgG autoantibodies in patients with pemphigus in remission

EJ Kwon, Jun Yamagami, T. Níshikaẃa, Masayuki Amagai

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2008 · 83 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

Circulating anti-Dsg IgG autoantibodies are found in a considerable percentage of pemphigus patients in remission, who have high levels of antibody production during active stages.

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