Article
A missense mutation in the FALDH gene identified in Sjögren-Larsson syndrome patients originating from the northern part of Sweden.
Human genetics - 1 Aug 1997
Sillén A, Jagell S, Wadelius C
Abstract excerpt
Sjögren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by congenital ichthyosis, spastic di- or tetraplegia, and mental retardation. SLS has been reported to occur in many populations but the highest incidence is in the north of Sweden. The gene causing SLS encodes a fatt...
Topics
- Aldehyde Oxidoreductases
- Canada
- Europe
- Female
- Genotype
- Haplotypes
- Humans
- Male
- Middle East
- Pedigree
- Point Mutation
- Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome
- Sweden
