Ischemia-Modified Albumin as a New Biomarker in Predicting Oxidative Stress in Alopecia Areata

    January 2019 in “ Turkish journal of medical sciences ”
    Hatice Ataş, Müzeyyen Gönül, Yasin Öztürk, Mustafa Kavutçu
    TLDR Ischemic modified albumin could be a new indicator of oxidative stress in people with alopecia areata.
    The study investigated ischemic modified albumin (IMA) as a biomarker for oxidative stress in alopecia areata (AA) by comparing IMA levels in AA patients and healthy controls. Results from multiple studies consistently showed higher IMA levels in AA patients, indicating significant oxidative stress. The findings suggested that IMA could be a reliable biomarker for assessing oxidative stress in AA, with high sensitivity and specificity, and highlighted the potential benefits of antioxidant prophylaxis in managing the condition. However, the study noted limitations such as small sample sizes and the need for further research.
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