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Mutation of KREMEN1, a modulator of Wnt signaling, is responsible for ectodermal dysplasia including oligodontia in Palestinian families.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Oct 2016
Issa Yasmin A, Kamal Lara, Rayyan Amal Abu, Dweik Dima, Pierce Sarah, Lee Ming K, King Mary-Claire, Walsh Tom, Kanaan Moien
Abstract excerpt
Tooth development is controlled by the same processes that regulate formation of other ectodermal structures. Mutations in the genes underlying these processes may cause ectodermal dysplasia, including severe absence of primary or permanent teeth. Four consanguineous Palestinian families presented with oligodontia and hair and skin features of ectodermal dysplasia. Appearance of ectodermal dysplasia was...
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