Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Feb 2014
Comparative StudySerum endocan levels as a marker of disease activity in patients with Behçet disease.
Endocan is a novel human endothelial cell-specific molecule. The central role of leukocytes and endothelial dysfunction in the development of Behçet disease (BD) led us to hypothesize that endocan might be a marker of this disease. ⋯ Circulating endocan may be a marker of BD activity.