Gebicki, J.; Filipiak, T.; Marcinek, A.; Wozniacka, A. Assessment of NADH/NAD+ Redox Imbalance in Psoriatic Lesions Using the FMSF Technique: Therapeutic Aspects. Sensors2023, 23, 8718.
Gebicki, J.; Filipiak, T.; Marcinek, A.; Wozniacka, A. Assessment of NADH/NAD+ Redox Imbalance in Psoriatic Lesions Using the FMSF Technique: Therapeutic Aspects. Sensors 2023, 23, 8718.
Gebicki, J.; Filipiak, T.; Marcinek, A.; Wozniacka, A. Assessment of NADH/NAD+ Redox Imbalance in Psoriatic Lesions Using the FMSF Technique: Therapeutic Aspects. Sensors2023, 23, 8718.
Gebicki, J.; Filipiak, T.; Marcinek, A.; Wozniacka, A. Assessment of NADH/NAD+ Redox Imbalance in Psoriatic Lesions Using the FMSF Technique: Therapeutic Aspects. Sensors 2023, 23, 8718.
Abstract
Mitochondrial dysfunction has been linked to psoriasis, and may be an important underlying factor contributing to this disease. However, a precise methodology for assessing mitochondrial dysfunction has yet to be developed. One promising approach is to measure NADH autofluorescence from affected skin areas. In this study, we show that Flow Mediated Skin Fluorescence (FMSF) can be used for non-invasive assessment of mitochondrial dysfunction in psoriasis. The fluorescence level at baseline and the half-time of ischemic growth (t1/2) derived from the FMSF traces can be used for non-invasive assessment of NADH/NAD+ redox imbalance in psoriatic lesions compared to unaffected skin. These results are supported by analysis of the key FMSF parameters, Reactive Hyperemia Response (RHR) and Hypoxia Sensitivity (HS). This method not only contributes to understanding of the biochemical processes involved in the etiopathogenesis of psoriasis, but also provides a basis for identifying new drug targets and improving the treatment process.
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