Potential impact of TNFAIP3 rs6920220 and DEFB1 rs1800972 gene polymorphisms on vitiligo in Egyptian patients

• Published in: Meta Gene Vol. 31; p. 101002
• Main Authors: Saleh, Amany A., Shehata, Wafaa Ahmed, Abd-Elhafiz, Huda Ibrahim, Soliman, Shimaa E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.02.2022
• Subjects: DEFB1; Polymorphism; Real-time PCR; TNFAIP3; Vitiligo; TNFAIP3; Vitiligo; DEFB1; Real-time PCR; Polymorphism

Vitiligo is a complicated disorder identified by advanced degeneration and loss of melanocytes. Some of the main factors that cause vitiligo are cytotoxicity, autoimmunity, along with several genetic factors. The current study aims at evaluating the association of TNFAIP3 rs6920220 and DEFB1 rs18009...