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No association between catalase (CAT) gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to vitiligo in a Turkish population.
La Clinica terapeutica - 1 Jan 2000
Akbas H, Dertlioglu S B, Dilmec F, Balkan M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Vitiligo is an acquired hypomelanotic skin disorder resulting from the loss of functional melanocytes from the cutaneous epidermis. Low catalase (CAT) activity and Accumulation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) have been demonstrated in the epidermis of vitiligo patients. Some polymorphisms on catalase gene may have effect on the quantity and activity of catalase enzyme. The aim of this study was...
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