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Trichothiodystrophy: from basic mechanisms to clinical implications.
DNA repair - 2 Jan 2010
Stefanini M, Botta E, Lanzafame M, Orioli D
Abstract excerpt
Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) is an autosomal recessive disorder with symptoms affecting several tissues and organs. The most relevant features are hair abnormalities, physical and mental retardation, ichthyosis, signs of premature aging and cutaneous photosensitivity. The clinical spectrum of TTD varies widely from patients with only brittle, fragile hair to patients with the most severe neuroectodermal symptoms. To...
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