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Expression signature of epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
Human genetics - 1 Mar 2012
Bchetnia Mbarka, Tremblay Marie-Lou, Leclerc Georgette, Dupérée Audrey, Powell Julie, McCuaig Catherine, Morin Charles, Legendre-Guillemin Valérie, Laprise Catherine
Abstract excerpt
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) is a skin disorder resulting from a weakened cytoskeleton of the proliferative compartment of the epidermis, leading to cell fragility and blistering. Although many mutations have been identified in intermediate filament keratins KRT5 and KRT14, detailed pathogenic mechanisms and the way these mutations affect cell metabolism are unclear. Therefore, we performed genomic and...
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