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Genetic analysis of PSORS1 distinguishes guttate psoriasis and palmoplantar pustulosis.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Apr 2003
Asumalahti Kati, Ameen Mahreen, Suomela Sari, Hagforsen Eva, Michaëlsson Gerd, Evans Julie, Munro Margo, Veal Colin, Allen Michael, Leman Joyce, David Burden A, Kirby Brian, Connolly Maureen, Griffiths Christopher E M, Trembath Richard C, Kere Juha, Saarialho-Kere Ulpu, Barker Jonathan N W N
Abstract excerpt
The PSORS1 locus in the major histocompatibility complex region is the major genetic determinant for psoriasis vulgaris. Within the PSORS1 region reside at least three potential candidate genes for psoriasis susceptibility. Specific allelic variants of the genes HLA-Cw*6, HCR*WWCC, and CDSN*5 are strongly associated with psoriasis vulgaris and are in strong linkage disequilibrium with each other. We have...
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