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A study of granulysin and pentraxin 3 genetic polymorphisms and their contribution to acne susceptibility.
Archives of dermatological research - 16 Oct 2024
Rizk Sara Kamal, Farag Azza Gaber Antar, Shaeir Safaa Mohamed Awadein
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This study aims to examine the genetic polymorphisms of the granulysin (GNLY) and pentraxin 3 (PTX3) genes and their association with acne in Egypt. Acne vulgaris is classified as a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. Clinical, histological, and immunological findings indicate that inflammation is involved in every stage of acne development. GNLY and PTX3 are both involved in the body's immune system and may play...
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