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Serum Leptin and Adiponectin Levels in Korean Patients with Psoriasis
Journal of Korean Medical Science ; : 729-734, 2014.
Artigo em Inglês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-60725
ABSTRACT
Psoriasis is a disorder caused by genetic and immunological factors. Leptin, a peptide hormone secreted predominantly from adipose tissue, regulates energy intake and expenditure, as well as the T-helper response. There have been conflicting reports regarding serum levels of leptin and adiponectin in patients with psoriasis. In the present study, we measured serum levels of leptin and adiponectin in Korean patients with psoriasis. Twenty-four patients with psoriasis and fifteen control subjects were included in the study. Serum leptin and adiponectin levels were determined by an immunometric sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The mean serum leptin concentration in patients with psoriasis was higher than in controls, and the difference was statistically significant. In contrast, serum adiponectin levels in patients with psoriasis were significantly decreased compared with healthy controls. Leptin levels in vitamin D-deficient patients were statistically significantly higher than in vitamin D-sufficient patients. Serum adiponectin concentrations showed a negative correlation with body mass index (BMI) and psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) in patients with psoriasis. In conclusion, the present study demonstrated that leptin and adiponectin may play a role in the immunopathogenesis of psoriasis and may be useful biomarkers indicating severity of psoriasis in Korean patients.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Psoríase / Vitamina D / Deficiência de Vitamina D / Índice de Gravidade de Doença / Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática / Biomarcadores / Índice de Massa Corporal / Risco / Leptina / Adiponectina Tipo de estudo: Estudo de etiologia Limite: Adulto / Idoso / Feminino / Humanos / Masculino País/Região como assunto: Ásia Idioma: Inglês Revista: Journal of Korean Medical Science Ano de publicação: 2014 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Psoríase / Vitamina D / Deficiência de Vitamina D / Índice de Gravidade de Doença / Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática / Biomarcadores / Índice de Massa Corporal / Risco / Leptina / Adiponectina Tipo de estudo: Estudo de etiologia Limite: Adulto / Idoso / Feminino / Humanos / Masculino País/Região como assunto: Ásia Idioma: Inglês Revista: Journal of Korean Medical Science Ano de publicação: 2014 Tipo de documento: Artigo