The increased erythrocyte membrane n-6/n-3 fatty acids ratio and inflammatory markers in patients with psoriasis
Background: Psoriasis is a common chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin disorder. Omega-3 fatty acids exhibit low inflammatory effects, while n-6 fatty acids display high inflammatory effects. The purpose of this preliminary study was to determine erythrocyte membrane n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio values...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Rheumatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.indianjrheumatol.com/article.asp?issn=0973-3698;year=2019;volume=14;issue=4;spage=283;epage=289;aulast=Yaman |
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| Summary: | Background: Psoriasis is a common chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin disorder. Omega-3 fatty acids exhibit low inflammatory effects, while n-6 fatty acids display high inflammatory effects. The purpose of this preliminary study was to determine erythrocyte membrane n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio values and their relationship with plasma inflammatory mediators in patients with psoriasis.
Methods: The study groups consisted of thirty patients with psoriasis and 36 healthy controls. Analyses of fatty acids in the erythrocyte membrane were performed using gas chromatography and a flame ionization detector. Serum sample inflammation parameters (C-reactive protein [CRP]), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were also analyzed.
Results: The erythrocyte membrane n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio was significantly higher in the psoriatic group compared to the healthy control group (P = 0.004). CRP, ESR, and IL-6 levels were also higher (P < 0.05) in the psoriatic group. The n-6/n-3 ratio was positively correlated with CRP and IL-6 levels in the psoriatic group (rho = 0.687, P= 0.0001 and rho = 0.542, P= 0.002, respectively). ROC curve analyses of CRP, ESR, IL6, and n6/n3 ratio values in patients with psoriasis performed similarly.
Conclusion: This preliminary study indicates that erythrocyte membrane n6/n3 fatty acid ratio was increased and showed correlations with plasma CRP and IL-6 in patients with psoriasis. Receiver operating characteristic analysis indicates that the n6/n3 ratio (area underthe curve = 0.699) may be a suitable inflammatory marker for further exploration in psoriasis. Erythrocyte membrane n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio may be used as one of the pro-inflammatory markers in psoriasis. |
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| ISSN: | 0973-3698 0973-3701 |