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Bathing suit ichthyosis is caused by transglutaminase-1 deficiency: evidence for a temperature-sensitive phenotype.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Nov 2006
Oji Vinzenz, Hautier Juliette Mazereeuw, Ahvazi Bijan, Hausser Ingrid, Aufenvenne Karin, Walker Tatjana, Seller Natalia, Steijlen Peter M, Küster Wolfgang, Hovnanian Alain, Hennies Hans Christian, Traupe Heiko
Abstract excerpt
Bathing suit ichthyosis (BSI) is a striking and unique clinical form of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis characterized by pronounced scaling on the bathing suit areas but sparing of the extremities and the central face. Here we report on a series of 10 BSI patients. Our genetic, ultrastructural and biochemical investigations show that BSI is caused by transglutaminase-1 (TGase-1) deficiency. Altogether,...
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