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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. Furthermore, the more severely affected patient also carried heterozygous FLG mutation R501X, which was absent from...
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