The Ohio State University Dermatology Biorepository
Ohio State University
Summary
This study will create and extend a source of clinical specimens for the future study of inflammatory skin disorders.
Description
A variety of molecular techniques can be used to investigate diseases by analyzing protein, DNA, and RNA. Flow cytometry, Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), histology and immunohistochemistry are assays which can identify specific cell populations and provide valuable information regarding the pathologic characteristics of those populations. Flow cytometry analyzes the surface markers of cells. Histology and immunohistochemistry further characterize surface and cellular molecules and aid in the diagnosis of certain skin diseases. Gene expression profiling allows investigators to examine the gene…
Eligibility
- Age range
- Not specified
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Seen by an Ohio State University (OSU) Dermatology provider on the main University Hospital campus, including the James Cancer Hospital, OSU Dermatology East, OSU Dermatology at the Ohio State Eye and Ear Institute, Martha Morehouse Medical Pavilion, and OSU Dermatology at Upper Arlington after the date of approval of this protocol * Ability to provide informed consent, or parent or legal guardian capable of providing consent for child or mentally handicapped individuals * Willingness to participate in a research study. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide inform…
Location
- OSU Dermatology WestColumbus, Ohio