Understanding the role of haptoglobin in psoriasis: effects of ultraviolet B

Abstract

UVB irradiation was able to modulate Hp production in immortalized keratinocytes. The higher levels of Hp in vivo in both lesional and nonlesional skin suggest that it might have a role in the pathogenesis of the disease.

Haptoglobin polymorphism, plasma haptoglobin level and ABO blood group in leprosy patients

“…Plasma Hp concentration depends on the rate of Hp gene expression and/or Hp release from active neutrophils [3,34].…”