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Gene polymorphisms and serum levels of BDNF and CRH in vitiligo patients.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2022
Kussainova Assiya, Kassym Laura, Bekenova Nazira, Akhmetova Almira, Glushkova Natalya, Kussainov Almas, Urazalina Zhanar, Yurkovskaya Oxana, Smail Yerbol, Pak Laura, Semenova Yuliya
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Vitiligo is one of the most common hypomelanoses, in which the destruction of functioning melanocytes causes depigmentation of the skin, hair and mucous membranes. The genes encrypting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) might be the conceivable contributors to the development of vitiligo. This study was aimed at investigation of the serum levels of BDNF...
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