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Mutations in lipase H cause autosomal recessive hypotrichosis simplex with woolly hair.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - 1 Nov 2009
Horev Liran, Tosti Antonella, Rosen Irit, Hershko Klilah, Vincenzi Colombina, Nanova Krassimira, Mali Alexander, Potikha Tamara, Zlotogorski Abraham
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in lipase H (LIPH) are a rare cause of autosomal recessive hypotrichosis (HT) simplex. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we investigated the clinical and molecular basis of HT simplex with woolly hair in 3 nonrelated families. METHODS: Three families of Jewish, Arab Muslim, and Italian origin that presented with HT with woolly hair were studied. The phenotype was confirmed by clinical, microscopic,...
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