Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor- & #947; gene polymorphism in psoriasis and its relation to obesity, metabolic syndrome, and narrowband ultraviolet B response: A case & #8211;control study in Egyptian patients

Conclusion: PPAR-γ gene polymorphism is associated with and increased the risk of psoriasis and its associated obesity in Egyptian patients. It has no role in NBUVB response in those patients. Future large-scale studies on different populations are recommended.
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research