Serologic characterization of anti-p200 pemphigoid: Epitope spreading as a common phenomenon.

J Am Acad Dermatol

Department of Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany; Lübeck Institute of Experimental Dermatology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany. Electronic address:

Published: April 2021

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