Kentaro Izumi

Diagnostic Utility of Full‐Length BP180 and Native BP180 ‐α6β4 Integrin Complex ELISAs in Serologically Inconclusive Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid

ABSTRACT Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a chronic autoimmune subepithelial blistering disorder of mucosal surfaces that can cause irreversible scarring, blindness, or dysphagia. Early diagnosis is challenging because histopathology is nonspecific and conventional BP180 NC16A...

Clinical Study of Bullous Pemphigoid With Oral Mucosal Symptoms After Oral Administration of Dipeptidyl Peptidase‐4 Inhibitors

ABSTRACT Dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 (DPP‐4) inhibitors are widely used for diabetes treatment. However, reports of DPP‐4 inhibitor‐associated bullous pemphigoid (BP) have been increasing. This study examined 12 cases of BP with oral mucosal lesions associated with DPP‐4 inhibitor the...