Serum High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein and Homocysteine Levels in Patients with Mild to Moderate Psoriasis
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Date
2009
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Galenos Publ House
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Abstract
Background and Design: Psoriasis has been reported to be associated with increased cardiovascular risk profile. High sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) and homocysteine (Hcy) have been demonstrated to be novel biomarkers for subsequent cardiovascular events. The aim of the present study was to examine hs-CRP, Hcy and folic acid levels in patients with mild to moderate psoriasis vulgaris. Material and Method: Fifty one consecutive patients with mild to moderate psoriasis vulgaris and thirty two sex- and age-matched healthy controls were included in this study. After excluding factors that may affect serum Hcy levels, blood samples were obtained for hs-CRP, Hcy and folic acid determination. Lipid levels were also evaluated. Results: The mean Hcy values of the psoriasis patients was significantly higher, compared with the controls (p=0.001). There were no significant difference in hs-CRP and folic acid levels between psoriasis patients and controls (p > 0.05). The total cholesterol (TC) high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL C) ratio was significantly higher in patients with psoriasis than in controls (p=0.044). There was a significant relationship between Hcy level and sex in psoriasis patients. The hs-CRP values had significant positive correlation with body mass index (BMI) and TC in psoriasis patients (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Serum hs-CRP and folic acid levels did not show any significant difference between patients with mild to moderate psoriasis and controls. However, serum Hcy levels increased and inversely correlated with folic acid levels in psoriasis patients. These biomarkers could provide additional information in the evaluation of the atherosclerotic risk in psoriasis. (Turkderm 2009; 43: 53-7)
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Psoriasis, high sensitivity C reactive protein, homocysteine, folic acid, atherosclerosis
Journal or Series
Turkderm-Turkish Archives of Dermatology and Venerology
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N/A
Scopus Q Value
Q4
Volume
43
Issue
2
