First genetic mutations linked to atopic dermatitis identified in African-American children Two specific genetic variations in people of African descent are responsible for persistent atopic dermatitis, an itchy, inflammatory form of the skin disorder eczema. A new report by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that loss-of-function mutations to Filaggrin-2, a gene that creates a protein responsible for retaining moisture and protecting ...
Nov. 11, 2013 - EurekAlert!
Researchers Identify First Genetic Mutations Linked to Persistent Atopic Dermatitis in African-American Children A new report by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that loss-of-function mutations to Filaggrin-2 (FLG2), a gene that creates a protein responsible for retaining moisture and protecting the skin from environmental irritants, were associated with atopic dermatitis in African American children.
Nov. 11, 2013 - Newswise