Oral Lichen Planus
Conditions
Brief summary
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is one of the most common mucosal diseases with autoimmune etio-pathogenesis with involvement of various cytokines similar to psoriasis.It generally occurs more commonly in females, in a ratio of 3:2. prolactin (PRL),It is a peptide hormone that has a role in autoimmune related diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus and , rheumatoid Artheritis. The role of PrL in OLP pathogenesis was never investigated.the aim of this study is to investigate the expression of PRL receptors in tissue biopsies of OLP patients.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* patients with oral lichen planus * systemically healthy
Exclusion criteria
* oral lichenoid lesions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prolactin receptors expression in oral mucous membrane | 24 hours | immuno-histochemistry |
Countries
Egypt