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Filaggrin mutations are genetic modifying factors exacerbating X-linked ichthyosis.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Dec 2007
Liao Haihui, Waters Alex J, Goudie David R, Aitken David A, Graham Gordon, Smith Frances J D, Lewis-Jones Sue, McLean W H Irwin
Abstract excerpt
Mutations inactivating the STS gene cause X-linked ichthyosis (XLI), whereas null mutations in the FLG gene cause ichthyosis vulgaris. Two brothers presented with XLI. One had a typical fine scaling, and the other was much more severely affected. Both patients carried STS missense mutation T165I....
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