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Mal de Meleda (MDM) caused by mutations in the gene for SLURP-1 in patients from Germany, Turkey, Palestine, and the United Arab Emirates.
Human genetics - 1 Jan 2003
Eckl Katja Martina, Stevens Howard P, Lestringant Gilles G, Westenberger-Treumann Margaretha, Traupe Heiko, Hinz Britta, Frossard Philippe M, Stadler Rudolf, Leigh Irene M, Nürnberg Peter, Reis André, Hennies Hans Christian
Abstract excerpt
Mal de Meleda (MDM) or keratosis palmoplantaris transgrediens of Siemens is an autosomal recessive skin disorder characterized by diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) and transgressive keratosis with an onset in early infancy. There is no associated involvement of other organs; however, a spectrum of clinical presentations with optional and variable features has been described. Mutations in the ARS (component...
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