Abstract
Bathing suit ichthyosis is a particular phenotype of congenital non bullous ichthyosis due to mutations in transglutaminase-1 gene and clinically characterized by lach of limb involvement. This peculiar phenotype is due to the activity of its causing mutations that directly or indirectly can make the transglutaminase-1 enzyme sensitive to the changes of the skin temperature.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 75-77 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |