MMP8 Is Increased in Lesions and Blood of Acne Inversa Patients: A Potential Link to Skin Destruction and Metabolic Alterations

Figure 3

Activated fibroblasts but not keratinocytes express MMP8. Primary human dermal fibroblasts (a) and keratinocytes (b) were treated with AI-relevant cytokines as indicated or were left unstimulated (control). Expression was analyzed by RT-qPCR. Data from 3 experiments are shown (mean ± SEM).

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