Immunological and molecular genetic mechanisms of the development of mycosis fungoides

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This review reflects modern information about the possible mechanisms of skin lymphomas. Generalized the data of the possible etiologic factors of the disease. Described the basic pathogenesis and show practical importance identified molecular markers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with lymphoproliferative diseases of the skin.

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A. S. Zhukov

Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

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I. E. Belousova

Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

Email: noemail@neicon.ru
Russian Federation

A. V. Samtsov

Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

Email: noemail@neicon.ru
Russian Federation

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