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Red cell enzyme types in psoriasis

G Beckman, L Beckman, B Cedergren

    Human Heredity
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    This study investigated red blood cell enzyme variations in psoriatic patients. While most enzyme systems showed no differences, the acid phosphatase system exhibited a decreased frequency of the pa gene in patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Genetics
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with a complex etiology.
    • Red blood cell enzyme polymorphisms are potential genetic markers for various diseases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate electrophoretic variation in seven red cell enzyme systems in psoriatic patients.
    • To identify potential genetic associations between red cell enzymes and psoriasis.

    Main Methods:

    • Electrophoretic analysis of seven red cell enzyme systems: Adenosine deaminase (ADA), Esterase D (EsD), Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Malate dehydrogenase (MDH), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and Diamine oxidase (Dia).
    • Comparison of enzyme gene frequencies between psoriatic patients and normal control groups.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant deviations from normal controls were observed in the adenosine deaminase (ADA), Esterase D (EsD), superoxide dismutase (SOD), malate dehydrogenase (MDH), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and diamine oxidase (Dia) enzyme systems.
    • A decreased frequency of the 'pa' gene in the acid phosphatase (AP) enzyme system was observed in psoriatic patients compared to controls.

    Conclusions:

    • Most examined red cell enzyme systems do not show significant electrophoretic variation associated with psoriasis.
    • The observed decrease in the acid phosphatase 'pa' gene frequency suggests a potential, albeit weak, genetic association that warrants further investigation.