375 The balance between oxidants and antioxidants in patients with genital warts

Genital human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection. It may be asymptomatic or manifests as benign or malignant lesions. The pathogenesis of HPV infection is not completely elucidated; in most cases spontaneous viral clearance occurs. In our study we have investigated the effect of HPV infection on the balance between oxidants and antioxidants in patients with genital warts. We have determined the serum levels of soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE), total oxidant status (TAS) and total antioxidant status (TOS) in 15 patients with genital warts and 28 healthy subjects.

Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - August 31, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: M. Tampa, C.I. Mitran, M.I. Mitran, I. Nicolae, C. Matei, D. Mihaila, I.C. Antoniu, M.I. Popa, S.R. Georgescu Tags: Innate Immunity and Inflammation Source Type: research