Investigation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Receptor Expression in Cases of Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus
June 2023
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Medical records-international medical journal
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Studysummary This study observed that IGF-1R expression significantly decreased in basal keratinocytes of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus tissues, suggesting a potential role in its etiology, although further data are needed to evaluate its treatment implications. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
This study examined the role of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Receptor (IGF-1R) in sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus (PS) by analyzing tissue samples from 20 patients. Results showed that PS tissues had thinner epidermis, deteriorated hair follicles, and reduced IGF-1R expression in basal keratinocytes compared to healthy tissues. These findings suggest that decreased IGF-1R expression may contribute to PS development, indicating a potential area for further research into treatment options involving IGF-1R.
