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The role of glutathione S-transferase and claudin-1 gene polymorphisms in contact sensitization: a cross-sectional study.
The British journal of dermatology - 1 Apr 2013
Ross-Hansen K, Linneberg A, Johansen J D, Hersoug L-G, Brasch-Andersen C, Menné T, Thyssen J P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Contact sensitization is frequent in the general population and arises from excessive or repeated skin exposure to chemicals and metals. However, little is known about its genetic susceptibility. OBJECTIVES: To determine the role of polymorphisms of glutathione S-transferase (GST) genes and the claudin-1 gene (CLDN1) on the risk of contact sensitization, taking common filaggrin gene (FLG) mutations...
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