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