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Mutational founder effect in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa families from Southern Tunisia.
Archives of dermatological research - 1 May 2014
Ben Brick Ahlem Sabrine, Laroussi Nadia, Mesrati Hela, Kefi Rym, Bchetnia Mbarka, Lasram Khaled, Ben Halim Nizar, Romdhane Lilia, Ouragini Houyem, Marrakchi Salaheddine, Boubaker Mohamed Samir, Meddeb Cherif Mounira, Castiglia Daniele, Hovnanian Alain, Abdelhak Sonia, Turki Hamida
Abstract excerpt
Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a group of heritable bullous skin disorders caused by mutations in the COL7A1 gene. One of the most severe forms of DEB is the severe generalized [recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB-SG)] subtype, which is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This subtype is most often due to COL7A1 mutations resulting in a premature termination codon on both alleles....
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