Article
Genetics of Vitiligo.
Dermatologic clinics - 1 Apr 2017
Spritz Richard A, Andersen Genevieve H L
Abstract excerpt
Vitiligo reflects simultaneous contributions of multiple genetic risk factors and environmental triggers. Genomewide association studies have discovered approximately 50 genetic loci contributing to vitiligo risk. At many vitiligo susceptibility loci, the relevant genes and DNA sequence variants are identified. Many encode proteins involved in immune regulation, several play roles in cellular apoptosis, and...
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