Secretor Status of ABO Antigens in Saliva of a Defined Group of Iranian Patients with Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Case-Control Study

Introduction. Pemphigus is a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease which can cause blisters and mucocutaneous erosions. ABO secretor refers to those who secrete ABO blood group antigens based on their blood type in body fluids such as saliva, sweat, tears, semen, and serum. Previous studies sh...

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Main Authors: Sedigheh Bakhtiari, Zahra Yadegari, Marziyeh Kaviyani, Zahra Namazi, Mahin Bakhshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Scientifica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/2950856