2 publications
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Association of Vitamin D Binding Protein BP rs2282679 Gene Polymorphism and Serum Levels of Vitamin D in Patients with VitiligoBy Ali S. Shakir, Alaa T. Hamza
Abstract: For vitamin D to have an impact, the vitamin D receptor (VDR) must be expressed and activated in the nucleus. The VDR has several known genetic variants. Biological impacts can be caused by changes in DNA sequences known as "polymorphisms" that are common in the population. Vitiligo is a disease that causes loss of skin color in patches, and it is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disorder loss of color. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 45–52 Read article →
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Evaluation Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF- α) Levels in Patients with Rheumatoid ArthritisBy Ali S. Shakir
Abstract: Background: RA is an inflammatory, long-term autoimmune illness, that is impacted by external variables, according to a report from the World Health Organization. Women are 2-3 times more likely than men to develop RA, though this difference diminishes with older age at onset. Aim: The purpose of this study is to assess the significance of TNF-α concentrations in the predisposition to rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: The research project enrolled 100 patients …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 32–38 Read article →