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The mRNA levels of COL1A1, COL2A1, COL3A1 and COL4A1 in non-lesional and lesional skin of atopic dermatitis patients

Krzysztof Szalus
1
,
Monika Sakowicz-Burkiewicz
2
,
Tadeusz Pawełczyk
2
,
Roman J. Nowicki
1
,
Magdalena Trzeciak
1

  1. Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
  2. Department of Molecular Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
Adv Dermatol Allergol 2026; XLIII (1): 94-100
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/ada.2026.159338
Online publish date: 2026/03/01
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