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A novel splice-site mutation in the AAGAB gene segregates with hereditary punctate palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital dysplasia of the hip in a large family.
Clinical and experimental dermatology - 1 Mar 2014
Eytan O, Sarig O, Israeli S, Mevorah B, Basel-Vanagaite L, Sprecher E
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BACKGROUND: Palmoplantar keratoderma punctata (PPKP) is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by hyperkeratotic papules occurring over the palms and soles during adolescence. PPKP type 1, also known as PPKP Buschke-Fischer-Brauer type, was recently found to result from mutations in the AAGAB gene, encoding the p34 protein. PPKP type 1 is usually not associated with extracutaneous features. AIM: To...
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