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Whole Exome Sequencing Reveals Clustering of Variants of Known Vitiligo Genes in Multiplex Consanguineous Pakistani Families.
Genes - 22 May 2023
Ishaq Rafaqat, Ilyas Muhammad, Habiba Umme, Amin Muhammad Noor Ul, Saeed Sadia, Raja Ghazala Kaukab, Shaiq Pakeeza Arzoo, Ahmed Zubair M
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Vitiligo is an autoimmune complex pigmentation disease characterized by non-pigmented patches on the surface of the skin that affect approximately 0.5-2% population worldwide. The exact etiology is still unknown; however, vitiligo is hypothesized to be a multifactorial and genetically heterogeneous condition. Therefore, the current study is designed to investigate the anthropometric presentation and genetic...
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