Gene-Targeted Next Generation Sequencing Identifies PNPLA1 Mutations in Patients with a Phenotypic Spectrum of Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis: The Impact of Consanguinity [PDF]
Heritable forms of ichthyoses, also referred to as generalized Mendelian disorders of cornification, are phenotypically a highly heterogeneous group of conditions caused by mutations in a number of genes playing a role in keratinocyte differentiation ...
Abiri, Maryam +12 more
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I Jornada de expertos en ictiosis [PDF]
On June 22, 2012 the First Symposium of Ichthyosis Experts in Spain was held at the Hospital Niño de Jesús in Madrid. It was a one-day symposium for dermatologists, pediatricians, and physicians-in-training interested in this disease, as well as for ...
A. Hernández-Martín +10 more
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A Rare Familial Case of Harlequin Ichthyosis in an Infant of a Diabetic Mother: A Diagnostic and Management Challenge in Low and Middle Income Settings. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Harlequin Ichthyosis (HI) is an extremely rare, autosomal recessive, and highly fatal condition in neonates. It is especially difficult to control in the low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) due to the low rate of prenatal screening, cultural reluctance, and lack of access to neonatal intensive care.
Zaeem M +6 more
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Phenotypic diversity of the recurrent p.Val379Leu missense mutation of the TGM1 gene
Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis type 1 (ARCI1), a clinically heterogeneous group of keratinization disorders, develops due to mutations in the transglutaminase 1 (TGM1) gene.
Adrienn Sulák +4 more
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The epidthelial sodium channel ENaC and its regulators in the epidermal permeability barrier function [PDF]
The highly amiloride-sensitive epithelial sodium channel ENaC is well known to be involved in controlling whole body sodium homeostasis and lung liquid clearance. ENaC expression has also been detected in the skin of amphibians and mammals.
Charles, R-P. +2 more
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Novel transglutaminase 1 mutations in patients affected by lamellar ichthyosis [PDF]
Lamellar Ichthyosis (LI) is a form of congenital ichthyosis that is caused by mutations in the TGM1 gene that encodes for the transglutaminase 1 (TG1) enzyme. Functional inactivation of TG1 could be due to mutations, deletion or insertions. In this study,
Annicchiarico-Petruzzelli, M +12 more
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Dermatodendrosophy and dermatokarposophy – A bird's eye view
Dermatodendrosophy is defined to describe the relation between dermatology and the trees whereas Dermatokarposophy describes the connection between dermatology and fruits.
Anil Harishchandra Patki +1 more
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Resolution of Pseudoainhum with Acitretin in Lamellar Ichthyosis
Lamellar ichthyosis is an autosomal recessive type of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal skin scaling, ectropion and ear abnormalities. Pseudoainhum is the appearance of constriction bands around digits which can lead to autoamputation of digits. Here
Srisukhirthi Sukumar +2 more
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Ocular complications of lamellar ichthyosis
Ichthyosis is a rare heterogeneous cutaneous disorder characterized by hyperkeratinization of the skin. They may be inherited or acquired following malnutrition, malignancy, or autoimmune disorders. Common forms of ichthyosis include lamellar ichthyosis (
Ibrahim Aliyu
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Lamellar ichthyosis, a severe form of congenital ichthyosis, is often complicated by ectropion that, if unmanaged, can result in permanent vision loss. We report a 5-month-old infant of lamellar ichthyosis with bilateral grade III ectropion treated with ...
Shreshthangsha Sayan Biswas +2 more
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