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Clinical, molecular and biochemical characterization of nine Spanish families with Conradi-Hünermann-Happle syndrome: new insights into X-linked dominant chondrodysplasia punctata with a comprehensive review of the literature.
The British journal of dermatology - 1 Apr 2012
Cañueto J, Girós M, Ciria S, Pi-Castán G, Artigas M, García-Dorado J, García-Patos V, Virós A, Vendrell T, Torrelo A, Hernández-Martín A, Martín-Hernández E, Garcia-Silva M T, Fernández-Burriel M, Rosell J, Tejedor M, Martínez F, Valero J, García J L, Sánchez-Tapia E M, Unamuno P, González-Sarmiento R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Conradi-Hünermann-Happle syndrome (CDPX2, OMIM 302960) is an inherited X-linked dominant variant of chondrodysplasia punctata which primarily affects the skin, bones and eyes. CDPX2 results from mutations in EBP (emopamil binding protein), and presents with increased levels of sterol precursors 8(9)-cholesterol and 8-dehydrocholesterol. OBJECTIVES: To expand the understanding of CDPX2, clinically,...
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