IL17A polymorphism and elevated IL17A serum levels are associated with oral lichen planus.

Luiz Alcino Monteiro GueirosT ArãoT SouzaC L VieiraR S GomezO P AlmeidaG LodiJ C Leão

Published in: Oral diseases (2017)

IL17A G197A is associated with a higher susceptibility of developing OLP and these patients seem to present a considerable increase in IL17A serum levels. These findings suggest that Th17 cells, and IL17A in particular, may play a pivotal role in OLP pathogenesis.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
induced apoptosis
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
cell death
peritoneal dialysis
cell proliferation
patient reported outcomes