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Correlation between SPINK5 gene mutations and clinical manifestations in Netherton syndrome patients.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 May 2008
Komatsu Nahoko, Saijoh Kiyofumi, Jayakumar Arumugam, Clayman Gary L, Tohyama Mikiko, Suga Yasushi, Mizuno Yuki, Tsukamoto Katsuhiko, Taniuchi Katsushige, Takehara Kazuhiko, Diamandis Eleftherios P
Abstract excerpt
Netherton syndrome (NS) is a congenital ichthyosiform dermatosis caused by serine protease inhibitor Kazal-type 5 (SPINK5) mutations. Tissue kallikreins (KLKs) and lymphoepithelial Kazal-type-related inhibitor (LEKTI) (SPINK5 product) may contribute to the balance of serine proteases/inhibitors in skin and influence skin barrier function and desquamation. SPINK5 mutations, causing NS, lead to truncated LEKTI;...
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