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Serum lysozyme in leprosy

S S Naik, S Gurnani

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|October 1, 1980

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Serum lysozyme levels are significantly higher in leprosy patients compared to healthy individuals. Elevated lysozyme indicates disease activity across different leprosy types, aiding in monitoring treatment effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Immunology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
Lysozyme, an enzyme involved in immune response, has been implicated in various inflammatory conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate serum lysozyme levels in leprosy patients.
To determine the correlation between serum lysozyme and leprosy disease activity and type.

Main Methods:

Serum lysozyme levels were measured in 43 healthy subjects and 183 leprosy patients.
Leprosy patients were categorized by disease type (ENL, Lepromatous, Borderline, Tuberculoid) and activity status (active vs. inactive).

Main Results:

Leprosy patients exhibited significantly elevated serum lysozyme compared to healthy controls.
Lysozyme levels increased in the order: Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL) > Lepromatous > Borderline > Tuberculoid.
Enzyme levels were higher in active disease stages than in inactive stages, correlating with clinical and bacteriological activity.

Conclusions:

Serum lysozyme is a potential biomarker for assessing leprosy disease activity.
Lysozyme levels can help differentiate between leprosy types and monitor treatment response.