Article
Association of neuropeptide Y (NPY), interleukin-1B (IL1B) genetic variants and correlation of IL1B transcript levels with vitiligo susceptibility.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Laddha Naresh C, Dwivedi Mitesh, Mansuri Mohmmad Shoab, Singh Mala, Patel Hetanshi H, Agarwal Nishtha, Shah Anish M, Begum Rasheedunnisa
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Vitiligo is a depigmenting disorder resulting from loss of functional melanocytes in the skin. NPY plays an important role in induction of immune response by acting on a variety of immune cells. NPY synthesis and release is governed by IL1B. Moreover, genetic variability in IL1B is reported to be associated with elevated NPY levels. OBJECTIVES: Aim of the present study was to explore NPY promoter...
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