McMillan EM, Stoneking L, Burdick S, Cowan I, Husain-Hamzavi SL. Immunophenotype of lymphoid cells in positive patch tests of allergic contact dermatitis.
J Invest Dermatol 1985;
84:229-33. [PMID:
3156192 DOI:
10.1111/1523-1747.ep12265244]
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Abstract
The immune phenotype of the infiltrating cells in 13 positive patch tests from 8 cases of contact dermatitis and 1 case of poison ivy was studied. An indirect immunoperoxidase technique was used in conjunction with monoclonal antibodies directed against mature T cells (Leu-1, T11), helper T cells (Leu-3A), suppressor/cytotoxic T cells (Leu-2A), killer and natural killer cells (HNK 1), B cells (B1), Langerhans cells (HLA-DR), and the common acute lymphoblastic leukemia antigen (CALLA), (J5). The majority of infiltrating mononuclear cells were Leu-1+, T11+, Leu-3A+, Leu-2A-, HLA-DR+, T9-, T10-, HNK-, B1-, J5-. Occasional T6+ cells were observed in the epidermis (including spongiotic microvesicles) and also isolated in the dermis and within the dermal mononuclear infiltrates. The phenotype was compared with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a disease in which contact allergy and antigenic persistence may play a role.
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