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Analysis of SPINK 5, KLK 7 and FLG genotypes in a French atopic dermatitis cohort.
Acta dermato-venereologica - 1 Jan 2007
Hubiche Thomas, Ged Cécile, Benard Antoine, Léauté-Labrèze Christine, McElreavey Ken, de Verneuil Hubert, Taïeb Alain, Boralevi Franck
Abstract excerpt
The role of a genetically impaired epidermal barrier as a major predisposing factor in the pathogenesis of atopic disorders is currently under closer investigation. Variants on three candidate genes (SPINK5, KLK7 and FLG) have been associated with atopic dermatitis. A functional relevance has already been established for filaggrin variants, but not for SPINK5 and KLK7 polymorphisms. The objectives of this study...
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