‘Assassin’ cells found to play a key role in deadly drug reactions

‘Assassin’ cells found to play a key role in deadly drug reactions

Researchers have identified the skin cells responsible for orchestrating cases of two of the most life-threatening drug reactions. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) cause the skin and mucous membranes to blister and detach, and carry an average mortality rate of 20%.

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