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Human β-defensin-2 as a marker for disease severity and skin barrier properties in atopic dermatitis

M-L Clausen, J M Jungersted, P S Andersen, H-C Slotved, Karen Krogfelt, T Agner

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Abstract

Skin infections related to disrupted antimicrobial defence are a common problem in atopic dermatitis (AD). Altered levels of antimicrobial peptides, including human β-defensin (hBD)-2, have been reported in AD skin, and a link to impaired barrier function has been suggested.
Original languageEnglish
JournalBritish Journal of Dermatology
Volume169
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)587-93
Number of pages7
ISSN0007-0963
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2013

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