Increased Epidermal Nerve Growth Factor without Small-Fiber Neuropathy in Dermatomyositis

Small-fiber neuropathy (SFN) is suggested to be involved in the pathogenesis of some types of autoimmune connective tissue diseases. SFN with a reduction in epidermal nerve fibers might affect sensory fibers and cause neuropathic symptoms, such as pruritus and pain, which are common in both dermatom...

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Main Authors: Lai-San Wong, Chih-Hung Lee, Yu-Ta Yen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/16/9030