Publications by authors named "Asuka Hamasaka"
Article Synopsis
- Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin condition, and recent research has focused on using a novel DNA vaccine that targets macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), a protein involved in AD.
- The study tested this MIF-DNA vaccine in mouse models, finding that it not only prevented the onset of AD but also improved symptoms in mice that already had the condition.
- Results indicated that vaccinated mice showed less skin inflammation and lower levels of a specific antibody (IgE) linked to allergies, suggesting that the MIF-DNA vaccine could be a promising treatment for AD.
Background: The relative incidence of malignant lymphoma subtypes differs according to geographic location. This study investigated the epidemiology of cutaneous lymphoma subtypes in Japan and compared it with other countries.
Methods: Sixty-two patients with cutaneous lymphoma attending the Department of Dermatology, National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Cancer Center were reviewed.