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Characteristics of genetic epidemiology and genetic models for vitiligo.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - 1 Sept 2004
Zhang Xue-Jun, Liu Jiang-Bo, Gui Jin-Ping, Li Ming, Xiong Quan-Geng, Wu Hong-Bo, Li Jin-Xian, Yang Sen, Wang Hong-Yan, Gao Min, Yang Jie, Yang Qing
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Vitiligo occurs with a frequency of 0.1% to 2% in various populations and is classified into several subtypes by its clinical presentation. Although genetic factors are thought to be involved in the cause of vitiligo, the genetic models for different phenotypes of vitiligo are unknown. OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to explore potential genetic models for different phenotypes of vitiligo and analyze...
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