Mustafa AI, Ebrahim AA, Abel Halim WAL, Fawzy E, Abdou AF. Serum
Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (sICAM-1): A Novel Potential Biomarker in Severe Acne Vulgaris.
Indian J Dermatol 2022;
67:512-517. [PMID:
36865840 PMCID:
PMC9971765 DOI:
10.4103/ijd.ijd_387_21]
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Abstract
Background
Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory disorder. Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) is a vital adhesion molecule mediating cellular adhesion during the inflammatory process.
Aims and Objectives
To evaluate serum soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1) level in AV patients as an attempt to elucidate its role in acne pathogenesis and to relate with studied clinical parameters.
Materials and Methods
Serum sICAM-1 level was measured using ELISA technique in 60 patients and 60 controls.
Results
Serum sICAM-1 level was significantly elevated in studied patients than controls (P < 0.001). Additionally, its level increased significantly with increased acne severity (P < 0.001) but not in patients with post acne scars (P > 0.05).
Conclusion
Serum sICAM-1 could be a marker for acne etiopathogenesis. Furthermore, it might be considered as a predictor for disease severity.
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