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Chitotirosidase and prolidase in tinea pedis: A preliminary study

Halef Okan Dogan, Sibel Berksoy Hayta.




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Dermatophyte infections are superficial fungal infections. Tinea pedis is a dermatophyte infection of the feet and interdigital spaces. An evaluation was made of the chitotriosidase (ChT) concentrations, prolidase activity and the possible association between these biomarkers in tinea pedis. Study subjects were comprised of 42 patients with tinea pedis and 40 healthy subjects. Serum ChT concentrations and prolidase activity were determined in study population. Higher ChT concentrations were found in patients than controls (p < 0.001). We did not find any difference between groups in terms of prolidase activity (p = 0.162). We also did not found any correlation between ChT and prolidase activity. ChT seems to have roles during the inflammatory conditions in patients with tinea pedis. Whereas prolidase activity is not associated with the tinea pedis.

Key words: Tinea pedis, chitotriosidase, prolidase, Dermatophyte, Serum, ChT






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