A Review of the Immunologic Pathways Involved in Bullous Pemphigoid and Novel Therapeutic Targets
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a rare, chronic antibody-mediated autoimmune blistering disease primarily affecting the elderly, with an age of onset over 60. Current treatment options are limited and involve the use of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, but their long-term use is associated with si...
Main Authors: | Mohsen Afarideh, Robert Borucki, Victoria P. Werth |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/10/2856 |
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