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W O Cookson1, B Ubhi, R Lawrence, G R Abecasis, A J Walley, H E Cox, R Coleman, N I Leaves, R C Trembath, M F Moffatt, J I Harper.
Abstract
We have carried out a genome screen for atopic dermatitis (AD) and have identified linkage to AD on chromosomes 1q21, 17q25 and 20p. These regions correspond closely with known psoriasis loci, as does a previously identified AD locus on chromosome 3q21. The results indicate that AD is influenced by genes with general effects on dermal inflammation and immunity.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11279517 DOI: 10.1038/86867
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Genet ISSN: 1061-4036 Impact factor: 38.330