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Expression of extracellular matrix protein 1 (ECM1) in human skin is decreased by age and increased upon ultraviolet exposure
18 Nov 2005
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The extracellular matrix protein 1 (ECM1) is expressed in human skin and plays an important role in its normal structure and function. In the rare genetic skin disease lipoid proteinosis, which is characterized by a loss-of-function mutation in the ECM1 gene, skin areas habitually exposed to the sun may show a more severely scarred and photoaged appearance. However, no data are available on the...
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