Detection and Mutation Screening of malassezia sympodialis Sequences Coding for the Mal s 1 Allergen Implicated in Atopic Dermatitis
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The Role of Malassezia spp. in Atopic Dermatitis
Malassezia spp. is a genus of lipophilic yeasts and comprises the most common fungi on healthy human skin. Despite its role as a commensal on healthy human skin, Malassezia spp. is attributed a pathogenic role in atopic dermatitis. The mechanisms by which Malassezia spp. may contribute to the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis are not fully understood. Here, we review the latest findings on the ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Investigative Dermatology
سال: 2003
ISSN: 0022-202X
DOI: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.2003.12618.x