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Interferon Regulatory Factor 6 Controls Proliferation of Keratinocytes From Children With Van der Woude Syndrome.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association - 1 May 2017
Hixon Katherine, Rhea Lindsey, Standley Jennifer, Canady Frank J, Canady John W, Dunnwald Martine
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OBJECTIVE: Interferon Regulatory Factor 6 (IRF6) is critical for craniofacial development, epidermal differentiation, and tissue repair. IRF6 mutations cause Van der Woude Syndrome (VWS) and Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome. Individuals with VWS exhibit craniofacial anomalies, including cleft lip and palate and lip pits. Furthermore, they have an increased risk for wound-healing complications following surgical...
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