Clouston syndrome: gene diagnosis and pathogenic mechanism / 国际儿科学杂志
International Journal of Pediatrics
;
(6): 64-66, 2014.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-444599
ABSTRACT
Clouston syndrome,also named hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia,is an autosomal dominant genetic disease.It is characterized by hypotrichosis,nail dystrophy and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis.It is caused by mutations in the GJB6 gene.Up to date,there are four GJB6 missense mutations that can cause Clouston syndromeG1 1R,A88V,V37E and D50N.This article reviews the progress of gene diagnosis and pathogenic mechanism of Clouston syndrome,which can contribute to etiological diagnosis,genetic counseling,intervention as well as treatment.
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Chinese
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International Journal of Pediatrics
Year:
2014
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