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Association of Filaggrin loss-of-function-mutations with atopic dermatitis and asthma in the Early Treatment of the Atopic Child (ETAC) population.
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - 1 Jun 2009
Müller Sebastian, Marenholz Ingo, Lee Young-Ae, Sengler Claudia, Zitnik Simona Eva, Griffioen Rupino W, Meglio Paolo, Wahn Ulrich, Nickel Renate
Abstract excerpt
Many candidate gene studies for atopic dermatitis (AD) and associated phenotypes have been conducted so far, but replication of significant results has been a major problem. Two loss of function polymorphisms FLG R501X- and 2282del4, in the Filaggrin (FLG) gene encoding for an epidermal barrier protein were recently identified. They were reported to be predisposing factors for AD and concomitant asthma. Several...
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