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Association between resistin gene (-420 C > G) polymorphism and acne vulgaris.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology - 1 Apr 2022
Akcılar Raziye, Dizen Namdar Nazlı, Arslan Utku Selve
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris (AV) is the most prevalent inflammatory skin disease and develops on the face and upper trunk. Resistin, a member of the cysteine-rich secretory proteins family, is an adipokine expressed primarily in macrophages and monocytes; it has a role to play in the inflammatory period. AIMS: This study's purpose was to detect whether known resistin gene (-420 C > G) polymorphism plays a role in...
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