Dermal-epidermal Junction under Electron Microscopy
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Over the past decade, protein and genetic abnormalities have gradually been unveiled for most types of hereditary epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Much understanding has been gained regarding the underlying pathogenic mechanisms of this group of diseases. To appreciate these new advances and their clinical applications, it is important to understand the basic molecular organisation of the normal dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ). Figure 1 illustrates the structure of the DEJ under electron microscopy.
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