A Missense Mutation in the Cadherin Interaction Site of the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis

    October 2005 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Andrew G. Messenger, Hisham Bazzi, Richard Parslew … Angela M. Christiano
    Studysummary A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
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    2. A Recurrent Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2004
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