Role of staphylococcal superantigen in atopic dermatitis: Influence on keratinocytes

Journal of Korean Medical Science

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 315-323

  Kyu, Han Kim ^a   Ji, Hyun Han ^a   Jin, Ho Chung ^a   Kwang, Hyun Cho ^a   Hee, Chul Eun ^a  

^a Seoul National University Hospital   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Dermatitis, Atopic; HLA DR Antigens; Interleukin 1; Staphylococcal enterotoxin B; Staphylococcal Superantigens; Tissue Necrosis Factor alpha

Indexed keywords

EID: 33646799828     PISSN: 10118934     EISSN: 15986357     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2006.21.2.315     Document Type: Article

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