Article
Association of STAT6 genetic variants with childhood atopic dermatitis in Taiwanese population.
Journal of dermatological science - 1 Sept 2015
Lee Yungling Leo, Yen Jeffrey Jong-Young, Hsu Li-Chung, Kuo Nai-Wei, Su Ming-Wei, Yang Ming-Fong, Hsiao Yu-Ping, Wang I-Jen, Liu Fu-Tong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the single most common allergic disease in children. STAT6 has been noted as a hub molecule in IL-4 mediated response and AD pathogenesis. However, the association between STAT6 genetic variants and childhood AD has never been thoroughly examined. OBJECTIVE: We investigate the association between STAT6 genetic variants and childhood AD risk in Taiwanese population. METHODS:...
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