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The sound of silence: autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis caused by a synonymous mutation in ABCA12.
Experimental dermatology - 1 Apr 2013
Goldsmith Tomer, Fuchs-Telem Dana, Israeli Shirli, Sarig Ofer, Padalon-Brauch Gilly, Bergman Reuven, Indelman Margarita, Sprecher Eli, Nousbeck Janna
Abstract excerpt
Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis refers to a heterogeneous group of cornification disorders of major impact on patients' life. The disease has been linked so far to mutations in 8 distinct genes. We report a consanguineous family of Arab Muslim origin with several members displaying a severe form of congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma. Using a panel of polymorphic microsatellite markers, we identified...
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