Common filaggrin null alleles are not associated with hymenoptera venom allergy in Europeans.
The association of filaggrin mutations with atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis, AD) is well established and it is thought that filaggrin dysfunction impairs the skin's barrier function allowing allergen penetration and subsequent cutaneous sensitisation and inflammation. However, as most forms of...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2011
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