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Ichthyosis prematurity syndrome in two Omani siblings, caused by homozygous c.1A > G mutation in the FATP4 gene.
International journal of dermatology - 1 Mar 2021
Al Mandhari Hilal, Al-Musalhi Buthaina, Al Mahroqi Nouh, Hilmarsen Hilde T, Braathen Geir J, Khnykin Denis
Abstract excerpt
Ichthyosis prematurity syndrome (IPS) is a rare type of syndromic autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI) caused by a mutation in the SLC27A4 gene that encodes the fatty acid transport protein 4 (FATP4), which is responsible for keratinocyte differentiation and skin barrier function. IPS is characterized by a triad of prematurity, perinatal respiratory asphyxia, and thick vernix caseosa-like scales. In...
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