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Stereotyped distribution of proliferating keratinocytes in disorders affecting the epidermis

Journal Article · · Am. J. Dermatopathol.; (United States)
We used the technique of autoradiography after incorporation of tritiated thymidine (/sup 3/H-TdR) to evaluate keratinocyte proliferation in basal, epibasal, and other epidermal layers in 30 diseases affecting the epidermis. The number and proportion of /sup 3/H-TdR-labeled keratinocytes were counted in the different layers of the epidermis. Significant correlations were found between the proliferative indices of the different epidermal layers. Such links indicate that the epidermis responds in a rather stereotyped way to various pathological conditions. There exists some regulation in the distribution, number, and proportion of /sup 3/H-TdR-labeled keratinocytes in the various layers of the epidermis.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Liege (Belgium)
OSTI ID:
5765932
Journal Information:
Am. J. Dermatopathol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Dermatopathol.; (United States) Vol. 11:3; ISSN AJODD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English