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Title
Role of microchimerism in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus.
Authors
Weger, W; Bauer, M; Odell, E; Pertl, B; Cerroni, L; Kerl, H; Jakse, N; Pertl, C
Abstract
Microchimerism of persistent fetal cells has been implicated in some cell-mediated autoimmune diseases. This study examines the hypothesis that fetal microchimerism plays a role in the pathogenesis of lichen planus (LP) affecting the oral cavity.