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The second deletion mutation in exon 8 of EDA gene in an XLHED pedigree.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2013
Yin Wei, Ye Xiaoqian, Bian Zhuan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED) is characterized by hypodontia, hypohidrosis, sparse hair and characteristic facial features and is caused by mutation in the ectodysplasin A (EDA) gene. OBJECTIVE: In this study we report on a large Chinese XLHED family and investigate the molecular genetics of the defect. METHODS: All individuals of the family were examined by clinical and...
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