Durmaz I, Turkmen D, Altunisik N, Uremis N, Uremis MM, Sener S, Turkoz Y. Evaluation of serum TWEAK, TRAIL, and oxidative stress markers in rosacea patients.
J Cosmet Dermatol 2022;
21:7050-7055. [PMID:
36083238 DOI:
10.1111/jocd.15365]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of unknown pathogenesis. TWEAK and TRAIL are two cytokines thought to have a role in the pathogenesis of some inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
AIMS
The purpose of this study was to examine TWEAK and TRAIL serum levels and oxidative stress markers in patients with rosacea.
MATERIAL AND METHOD
Forty rosacea patients and 40 sex- and age-matched healthy controls were involved in the study. Serum TWEAK and TRAIL levels were evaluated with ELISA kits. Serum total antioxidant status, total oxidant status, total thiol, native thiol, disulfide levels were evaluated, and oxidative stress index was computed.
RESULTS
Serum levels of TWEAK, TRAIL, and oxidative stress markers did not differ statistically in the patients and controls. Both TWEAK and TRAIL levels in the patients were detected to be statistically higher in male than in female.
CONCLUSION
TWEAK and TRAIL may not have a systemic effect in rosacea, unlike other inflammatory diseases. More studies are needed to investigate the role of TWEAK and TRAIL in rosacea.
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