[The pathogenesis of lichen planus. Experimental research on the significance of HLA-DR antigenic expression by keratinocytes]

Minerva Stomatol. 1991 Jan-Feb;40(1-2):3-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The incidence and distribution of keratinocytes expressing the major histocompatibility complex antigen HLA-DR were determined in lesions of oral lichen planus. The authors examine the condition, but its functional significance remains unknown.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • HLA-DR Antigens / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Keratinocytes / immunology*
  • Keratinocytes / pathology
  • Lichen Planus / etiology*
  • Lichen Planus / immunology
  • Lichen Planus / pathology
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology*
  • Mouth Diseases / immunology
  • Mouth Diseases / pathology
  • Mouth Mucosa / immunology
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology

Substances

  • HLA-DR Antigens