Assessment of serum a proliferation-induced ligand level in patients with pemphigus vulgaris

Conclusion APRIL may play a role in the early, active stage of PV development; active PV patients had significantly higher APRIL serum level than both controlled PV patients on treatment and normal healthy participants. APRIL could be considered as a potential marker of early activation of PV. Targeting the APRIL system may be a potential therapeutic goal in the management of PV.
Source: Journal of the Egyptian Women’s Dermatologic Society - Category: Dermatology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research