Table 1 Previously reported prevalence rates of autoantibodies to structural proteins of the skin
From: Prevalence of pemphigus and pemphigoid autoantibodies in the general population
Antigen | Population (n) | Prevalence | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
Dsg1 | Normal subjects (53) | 0.0 % | [35] |
Blood donors (401) | 0.7 % | [20] | |
Dsg3 | Normal subjects (53) | 0.0 % | [35] |
Blood donors (401) | 0.2 % | [20] | |
BP180* | Healthy volunteers (47) | 0.0 % | [36] |
Blood donors (494) | 2.0 % | [19] | |
Normal subjects (336) | 1.5 % | [37] | |
Healthy subjects (61) | 0.0 % | [38] | |
BP230 | Normal controls (109) | 0.0 % | [39] |
Healthy controls (56) | 7.0 % | [40] | |
Blood donors (483) | 2.1 % | [41] |