Abstract
Liver X receptors (LXRs) among many nuclear receptors expressed within the skin. It has been widely recognized in the regulation of genes involved in immunity, inflammation and lipid biosynthesis. LXRs genes are involved in regulation of keratinocytes, melanocytes as well as sebocytes and they might have an important role in pathogenesis of skin disorders such as psoriasis, vitiligo and acne vulgaris. The aim of this study was to detect if there is a difference in the expression of LXRs in psoriatic, vitiligo and acne vulgaris. This study included 60 patients; 20 psoriatic patients, 20 vitiligo patients, 20 acne patients and 20 controls with matched age and sex. The level of LXR α and β were measured in the lesional skin and in the control skin by PCR technique from plaque-type psoriasis, perilesional vitiligo and inflammatory acne as well as from controls. The mean values of LXR α and β in the lesional skin of psoriatic patients were significantly higher than that in the controls (P < 0.001). While, the mean values of LXR α and β in the perilesional vitiligo and acne patients were significantly lower than the controls (P < 0.001). LXR was significantly inversely correlated to the severity of psoriasis while there were insignificant correlation with acne and vitiligo. In conclusion, changes in the level of LXR α and β expression could be a consequence of certain downstream genes in some skin disorders.
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Bedewi, A.E., Awad, M. & Nada, E. Role of Tissue Liver X-Receptors Level in Skin Diseases. Int J Pept Res Ther 19, 275–279 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10989-013-9349-9
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