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Increased Circulating CXCL10 in Non-Segmental Vitiligo Concomitant with Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and Alopecia Areata
Annals of Dermatology ; : 393-402, 2019.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-762359
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Vitiligo is a common acquired pigmentary disease caused by destruction of epidermal melanocytes in underlying autoimmune response. Few studies have been focused on the role of chemokines in non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) concomitant with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) and alopecia areata (AA).

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study was to determine the best serum biomarker for predictive role in the progression of vitiligo and to evaluate the influence of AA and/or AITD on vitiligo by using the biomarker.

METHODS:

This prospective cohort study recruited 45 NSV patients 14 without either AITD or AA, 12 with AITD, 11 with AA, and 8 with both AITD and AA. Serum levels of CXCL1, CXCL8, CXCL9, CXCL10, CXCL12, CXCL13, and CXCL16 were analyzed by ELISA. CXCR3 mRNA expression was detected on PBMCs by RT-PCR. Improvement was evaluated using repigmentation scales.

RESULTS:

Serum CXCL10 levels, along with the expression of CXCR3 mRNA were higher in NSV patients with AITD or AA alone than in those without AITD or AA. Moreover, serum CXCL10 levels, along with the expression of CXCR3 mRNA were higher in NSV patients with both AITD and AA than in those with AITD or AA alone. Poorer repigmentation was observed in NSV patients with both AA and AITD than in those with AA or AITD alone.

CONCLUSION:

CXCL10 could be a biomarker to predict the progression of NSV. Dermatologists should pay much attention to those NSV patients concomitant with AITD and/or AA, for comorbidity might lead to more active autoimmune reaction.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Thyroid Diseases / Thyroid Gland / Vitiligo / Weights and Measures / RNA, Messenger / Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / Autoimmunity / Comorbidity / Prospective Studies / Cohort Studies Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Annals of Dermatology Year: 2019 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Thyroid Diseases / Thyroid Gland / Vitiligo / Weights and Measures / RNA, Messenger / Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / Autoimmunity / Comorbidity / Prospective Studies / Cohort Studies Type of study: Etiology study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Annals of Dermatology Year: 2019 Type: Article