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IgG subclasses in acne vulgaris
Author(s) -
HOLLAND D.B.,
INGHAM E.,
GOWLAND G.,
CUNLIFFE W.J.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1986.tb02826.x
Subject(s) - subclass , acne , medicine , antibody , antigen , immunology , immunoglobulin g , dermatology
SUMMARY IgG subclasses were measured in male patients with very low grade or severe acne. No IgG subclass deficiencies were found. Patients with severe acne had a significant increase in total IgG attributable to their exposure to antigens which stimulate the production of antibodies in the IgG2 and IgG3 subclasses.