Keratinocyte apoptosis, p53 and Bcl - 2 expression in systemic lupus erythematosus
Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Andrology. 2002; 22 (3): 31-6
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to investigate whether apoptosis may contribute to the pathogenesis of cutaneous changes in lupus erythematosus [LE] and whether certain apoptosis-related markers such as p53 and Bcl-2 proteins take part in this process. Skin biopsies from ten patients with specific cutaneous lesions of systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE] and five healthy controls were studied. Apoptosis was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end labeling technique [TUNEL]. The expression of p53 and Bcl-2 was studied by immunohistochemistry. The results showed a remarkable increase in the apoptotic rate within the epidermis in SLE. Unlike normal skin, a large number of keratinocytes, particularly those morphologically apoptotic, expressed p53 protein. Bcl-2 expression was similar in both normal and lesional skin
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Assunto principal:
Pele
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Biópsia
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Queratinócitos
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Apoptose
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Genes bcl-2
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Egypt. J. Dermatol. Androl.
Ano de publicação:
2002
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