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Identification of novel candidate variants including COL6A6 polymorphisms in early-onset atopic dermatitis using whole-exome sequencing.
BMC medical genetics - 26 Jan 2017
Heo Won Il, Park Kui Young, Jin Taewon, Lee Mi-Kyung, Kim MinJeong, Choi Eung Ho, Kim Hae-Suk, Bae Jung Min, Moon Nam Ju, Seo Seong Jun
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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of atopic dermatitis has increased over the last 10 years. Atopic dermatitis tends to run in families and commonly begins to manifest in childhood. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis is as high as 20% in children. Thus, early diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis are important. Understanding its genetic basis is also needed to facilitate early detection. METHODS: To identify...
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