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A novel multiplex analysis of filaggrin polymorphisms: a universally applicable method for genotyping.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 9 Oct 2012
Meldgaard Michael, Szecsi Pal B, Carlsen Berit C, Thyssen Jacob P, Johansen Jeanne D, Menné Torkil, Stender Steen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The filaggrin protein is expressed as profilaggrin mainly in stratum granulosum cells of the epidermis. The profilaggrin gene codes for 10-12 filaggrin repeats. The filaggrin protein is important for skin barrier function. Filaggrin deficiency due to functional null-polymorphisms affects 8-10% of the people in Northern Europe and is a strong risk factor for several diseases. Here, we describe a novel...
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