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Molecular epidemiology of hereditary epidermolysis bullosa in a Middle Eastern population.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Apr 2006
Abu Sa'd Judeh, Indelman Margarita, Pfendner Ellen, Falik-Zaccai Tzipora C, Mizrachi-Koren Mordechai, Shalev Stavit, Ben Amitai Dani, Raas-Rothshild Annick, Adir-Shani Ayelet, Borochowitz Zvi-Uri, Gershoni-Baruch Ruth, Khayat Morad, Landau Daniela, Richard Gabriele, Bergman Reuven, Uitto Jouni, Kanaan Moien, Sprecher Eli
Abstract excerpt
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) encompasses a large group of inherited blistering skin disorders caused by mutations in at least 10 genes. Numerous studies, mainly performed in European and US families with EB, have revealed a number of characteristic epidemiological and genetic features, which form the basis for current diagnostic and counseling strategies. However, little is currently known about the molecular...
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