The Caspase Pathway as a Possible Therapeutic Target in Experimental Pemphigus

Apoptosis plays a role in pemphigus IgG-dependent acantholysis; theoretically, the blockade of the caspase pathway could prevent the blistering that is caused by pemphigus autoantibodies. Using this strategy, we attempted to block the pathogenic effect of pemphigus IgG in Balb/c mice by using the ca...

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Main Authors: Deyanira Pacheco-Tovar, Argelia López-Luna, Rafael Herrera-Esparza, Esperanza Avalos-Díaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Autoimmune Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/563091