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Transglutaminase-1 mutations in Omani families with lamellar ichthyosis.
Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre - 1 Jan 2013
Al-Naamani Aisha, Al-Waily Ahmed, Al-Kindi Mohammed, Al-Awadi Maha, Al-Yahyaee Said Ali
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine the molecular basis of familial ichthyosis in three Omani families. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Nine patients from three consanguineous families, A, B, and C, were born with typical features of lamellar ichthyosis subtype including collodion membrane and maintained ectropion, and epidermal scaling through their childhood. The 4 patients from family B had more severe symptoms requiring neonatal...
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