Serum, saliva, and gingival tissue human β-defensin levels in relation to retinoic acid use.
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DOI: 10.1002/jper.22-0466
Abstract: BACKGROUND Retinoic acid is an active derivative of vitamin A and regulates the differentiation, proliferation, and antimicrobial peptide expression profiles of human cells. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: hbd hbd; retinoic acid; hbd; tissue ... See more keywords
The investigation of antimicrobial peptides expression and its related interaction with methotrexate treatment in patients with psoriasis vulgaris
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DOI: 10.1080/15569527.2016.1277430
Abstract: Abstract Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory and immune-mediated disease. Recently, the role of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) such as human beta defensins (hBDs) in the pathogenesis of psoriasis has been investigated. We aimed to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: hbd hbd; healthy controls; treatment; expression ... See more keywords