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No remarkable differences in rates of sensitization to common type I and IV allergens between FLG loss-of-function mutation carriers and wild-type subjects.
Contact dermatitis - 1 Jan 2014
Landeck Lilla, Visser Maaike, Skudlik Christoph, Brans Richard, Kezic Sanja, John Swen Malte
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene (FLG) have been associated with reduced skin barrier function, possibly allowing increased penetration of irritants and allergens. OBJECTIVES: To study whether FLG loss-of-function mutation carriers show different rates of sensitization to common type I and IV allergens among patients referred for occupational contact dermatitis of the hands. MATERIALS...
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