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A frameshift mutation within LAMC2 is responsible for Herlitz type junctional epidermolysis bullosa (HJEB) in black headed mutton sheep.
PloS one - 4 May 2011
Mömke Stefanie, Kerkmann Andrea, Wöhlke Anne, Ostmeier Miriam, Hewicker-Trautwein Marion, Ganter Martin, Kijas James, Distl Ottmar
Abstract excerpt
Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) is a hereditary mechanobullous skin disease in humans and animals. A Herlitz type JEB was identified in German Black Headed Mutton (BHM) sheep and affected lambs were reproduced in a breeding trial. Affected lambs showed skin and mucous membranes blistering and all affected lambs died within the first weeks of life. The pedigree data were consistent with a monogenic...
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