Serum Osteopontin Level and Common Carotid Artery Intima-Media Wall Thickness in Psoriasis Publisher Pubmed



Robati RM¹ ; Partovikia M¹ ; Sadatamini H¹ ; Haghighatkhah HR² ; Younespour S³ ; Toossi P¹ Show Affiliations
Source: International Journal of Dermatology Published:2016

Abstract

Background: The association between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease is well documented, but the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. The relationship between osteopontin and psoriasis has been studied. High serum levels of osteopontin are reported in psoriasis, with increased cardiovascular risk factors in these patients. Objectives: We evaluate the extent of subclinical atherosclerosis by measuring the mean intima-media wall thickness (MIMT) of the common carotid artery (CCA) in patients with psoriasis and assessing its correlation with osteopontin to identify vascular risk factors associated with psoriasis. Methods: Intima-media wall thickness of the CCA and plasma osteopontin were determined in 40 patients and 40 age- and sex-matched healthy control subjects. Results: Median serum osteopontin was significantly higher in patients with psoriasis than in healthy control subjects. Mean intima-media wall thickness of the CCA was positively associated with plasma osteopontin level (r = 0.47, P < 0.0001), body mass index (r = 0.62, P < 0.0001), age (r = 0.54, P < 0.0001), total cholesterol (r = 0.54, P < 0.0001), and triglycerides (r = 0.65, P < 0.0001). Conclusions: This study shows higher levels of plasma osteopontin and MIMT-CCA in psoriasis patients than in healthy controls. This is the first study to show a positive correlation between plasma osteopontin and MIMT-CCA. © 2016 The International Society of Dermatology.