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Eczema genetics: current state of knowledge and future goals.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Mar 2009
Brown Sara J, McLean W H Irwin
Abstract excerpt
Multiple genetic as well as environmental factors interact in the pathogenesis of eczema. Increased understanding of genetic predisposition in atopy and eczema has directed interest toward key pathogenic mechanisms including skin barrier dysfunction. This review provides a succinct update on the current state of knowledge regarding eczema genetics. We discuss the relevance of loss-of-function mutations in the...
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