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Loss-of-function variants of the filaggrin gene are associated with atopic eczema and associated phenotypes in Swedish families.
Acta dermato-venereologica - 1 Jan 2008
Ekelund Elisabeth, Liedén Agne, Link Jenny, Lee Simon P, D'Amato Mauro, Palmer Colin N A, Kockum Ingrid, Bradley Maria
Abstract excerpt
Recent studies have identified 2 loss-of-function variants, R501X and 2282del4, in the filaggrin gene as predisposing factors in the development of eczema. In this study, representing the first analysis of the variants in a Swedish population, we analysed transmission in 406 multiplex eczema families with mainly adult patients. In accordance with previous studies we found association between the filaggrin gene...
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