Binding of pemphigus vulgaris IgG to antigens in desmosome core domains excludes immune complexes rather than directly splitting desmosomes

Background  Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is characterized by autoantibodies against desmoglein (Dsg) 3 or both Dsg1 and Dsg3, i.e. desmosomal adhesion molecules.

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