Filaggrin's fuller figure: a glimpse into the genetic architecture of atopic dermatitis

Aileen Sandilands, Frances J. D. Smith, Alan D. Irvine, W. H. Irwin McLean

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    Abstract

    Prevalent mutations in the FLG gene underlie the common skin disorder ichthyosis vulgaris and are significant risk factors for atopic dermatitis (eczema). The recent publication of a strategy to sequence this difficult gene identifies a spectrum of both prevalent and rare mutations that collectively have a significant impact on susceptibility to atopic disease.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1282-1284
    Number of pages3
    JournalJournal of Investigative Dermatology
    Volume127
    Issue number6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jun 2007

    Keywords

    • Dermatitis, Atopic
    • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
    • Humans
    • Intermediate Filament Proteins
    • Prevalence
    • Risk Factors

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