Open AccessOxidative stress level and tyrosinase activity in vitiligo patients
Author(s) -
Morteza Eskandani,
Javad Golchai,
Nazanin Pirooznia,
Sadegh Hasannia
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology/indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5154.60344
Subject(s) - vitiligo , oxidative stress , tyrosinase , medicine , immunology , enzyme , biochemistry , biology
Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary disorder of the skin. Genetic factors, oxidative stress, autoimmunity, and neurochemical agents might be contributing factors for the development of the disease.