Uric acid : A new antioxidant in patients with pemphigus vulgaris

• Main Authors: Maryam Yousefi (Author), Hoda Rahimi (Author), Behrooz Barikbin (Author), Parviz Toossi (Author), Sara Lotfi (Author), Mehdi Hedayati (Author), Shima Younespour (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation are seen in many dermatologic disorders, for example, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, acne vulgaris, pemphigus vulgaris (PV), lichen planus, and alopecia areata. ROS has an important role in the inflammation process....