Introduction:Verrucae vulgaris is a dome-shaped hyperkeratotic papule that is brought on by HPV, which damages immune response cells known as epithelial cells, which are the first line of defense against infection. CD40, a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor class, is expressed on keratinocytes, among other types of cells. The immune response against HPV infection is elicited by the ligation of CD40 with its ligand, CD40.
Aim of the study:To evaluate the level of CD40 expression in the tissue of verruca vulgaris infection and its correlation to local characteristics.
Subjects and Methods:The tissue level of CD40 was evaluated in Verruca vulgaris patients in comparison to normal subjects.
Results:After the search and screening, one study was eligible for inclusion in our meta-analysis. Results of the meta-analysis showed that CD40 was higher in patients than controls. The pooled effect estimate showed that tissue levels showed only significance in relation to disease onset. HPV detection was associated with CD40 expression (r = 0.570, p < 0.05).
Conclusion:Our study may provide evidence of a rise in CD40 levels in verruca vulgaris patients, which plays an important in the immune response elicited against HPVs causing verruca vulgaris.