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Loss of GPNMB Causes Autosomal-Recessive Amyloidosis Cutis Dyschromica in Humans.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Feb 2018
Yang Chi-Fan, Lin Shuan-Pei, Chiang Chien-Ping, Wu Yu-Hung, H'ng Weng Siong, Chang Chun-Ping, Chen Yuan-Tsong, Wu Jer-Yuarn
Abstract excerpt
Amyloidosis cutis dyschromica (ACD) is a distinct form of primary cutaneous amyloidosis characterized by generalized hyperpigmentation mottled with small hypopigmented macules on the trunks and limbs. Affected families and sporadic case subjects have been reported predominantly in East and Southeast Asian ethnicities; however, the genetic cause has not been elucidated. We report here that the compound...
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