Abstract:Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV) is a blistering autoimmune disease caused by autoantibodies against desmoglein 1 and 3. Treatment options are limited to corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. The myotoxic effect of glucocorticoids is a fact that has been elucidated. So, the development of efficacious treatment approaches to combat muscle wasting is of great importance. Considering the adverse effect of glucocorticoid therapy in pemphigus patients and altered muscle metabolism, this study aimed to investigate the effe… Show more
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