Evaluation of desmoglein 1 and 3 autoantibodies in pemphigus vulgaris: correlation with disease severity
Zahra Delavarian, Pouran Layegh, Atessa Pakfetrat, Nazila Zarghi, Masoumeh Khorashadizadeh, Ala Ghazi
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pemphigus is an autoimmune blistering disease of the skin and mucous membranes caused by autoantibodies against desmoglein 1 (Dsg1) and desmoglein 3 (Dsg3). Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is the most common form of pemphigus. The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between the levels of anti-desmoglein 1 and 3 autoantibodies and the severity of PV disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Nineteen newly diagnosed patients with pemphigus vulgaris were enrolled in this study. The titers of Dsg in subjects by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were done at diagnosis time-point, 4th and 8th weeks after the initiation of treatment, and the correlation of antibodies with the oral and skin disease severity was evaluated. RESULTS: value, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Pemphigus vulgaris, Desmoglein (Dsg), Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).