Identification of Ketoconazole as an AhR-Nrf2 Activator in Cultured Human Keratinocytes: The Basis of Its Anti-Inflammatory Effect

Tsuji, Gaku, Takahara, Masakazu, Uchi, Hiroshi, Matsuda, Tetsuo, Chiba, Takahito, Takeuchi, Satoshi, Yasukawa, Fumiko, Moroi, Yoichi +1 more·2012·Journal of Investigative Dermatology
DOI 10.1038/jid.2011.194

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