Serum and tissue angiotensin-converting enzyme in patients with alopecia areata
Author(s) -
Shabnam Fahim,
Fatemeh Montazer,
Hamid Reza Tohidinik,
Z Safaei Naraghi,
Robabeh Abedini,
Maryam Nasimi,
Narges Ghandi
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology venereology and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/ijdvl.ijdvl_158_17
Subject(s) - alopecia areata , medicine , alopecia universalis , angiotensin converting enzyme , endocrinology , dermatology , blood pressure
Alopecia areata is an immune-dependent disorder characterized by the interaction of T-lymphocytes with follicular antigens. Recent studies have shown the existence of a local renin-angiotensin system in the skin, where angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) plays a role in autoimmunity and inflammation.
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