Abstract
The present invention relates to the identification of loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene and their use in diagnosing ichthyosis vulgaris and/or susceptibility to other diseases including atopic dermatitis (eczema), asthma, psoriasis and allergies (including food allergy).
Original language | English |
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Patent number | WO/2007/068946 |
IPC | PCT/GB2006/004707 |
Publication status | Published - 27 Aug 2008 |