Abstract:INTRODUCTION:Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory skin disease of unknown etiology. Increased oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of erosive oral lichen planus (EOLP). Glutamine (Gln) is a source of energy for fibroblasts, immunocompetent cells, and intestinal epithelial cells involved in collagen production. It promotes protein and collagen synthesis, imparts immunity, and maintains the alimentary canal mucosa structure. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Glu… Show more
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