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New psoriasis susceptibility genes: momentum for skin-barrier disruption.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 May 2011
Coto Eliecer, Santos-Juanes Jorge, Coto-Segura Pablo, Alvarez Victoria
Abstract excerpt
The epidermal differentiation complex gene cluster is on chromosome region 1q21.3, where the PSORS4 locus was mapped. A common deletion of two LCE genes (LCE3C_LCE3B-del) was associated with psoriasis. Individuals homozygous for the deletion have an impaired response of the skin barrier to exogenous agents, facilitating the systemic skin inflammation characteristic of psoriasis.
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