Levels of osteopontin in plasma and tissue in relation to metabolic status in patients with lichen planus

Conclusion: The presence of LP in patients was associated strongly with MetS parameters, most probably because of long-standing inflammation. OPN may be a critical regulator of chronic inflammation in patients with LP and may explain its association with components of the MetS such as diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia.
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research