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A frequent functional SNP in the MMP1 promoter is associated with higher disease severity in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
Human mutation - 1 Feb 2008
Titeux Matthias, Pendaries Valérie, Tonasso Laure, Décha Audrey, Bodemer Christine, Hovnanian Alain
Abstract excerpt
Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is caused by mutations in the COL7A1 gene encoding type VII collagen. Variations in severity between the different clinical forms of RDEB likely depend on the nature and location of COL7A1 mutations, but observed intrafamilial phenotypic variations suggest additional genetic and/or environmental factors. Candidate modifier genes include MMP1, encoding matrix...
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