Article
Genetic variation in the epidermal transglutaminase genes is not associated with atopic dermatitis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Liedén Agne, Winge Mårten C G, Sääf Annika, Kockum Ingrid, Ekelund Elisabeth, Rodriguez Elke, Fölster-Holst Regina, Franke Andre, Illig Thomas, Tengvall-Linder Maria, Baurecht Hansjörg, Weidinger Stephan, Wahlgren Carl-Fredrik, Nordenskjöld Magnus, Bradley Maria
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder where epidermal barrier dysfunction is a major factor in the pathogenesis. The identification of AD susceptibility genes related to barrier dysfunction is therefore of importance. The epidermal transglutaminases (TGM1, TGM3 and TGM5) encodes essential cross-linking enzymes in the epidermis. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether genetic...
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