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Experimental Models for the Study of Hereditary Cornification Defects.

ABSTRACT: Ichthyoses comprise a broad spectrum of keratinization disorders due to hereditary defects of cornification. Until now, mutations in more than 50 genes, mostly coding for structural proteins involved in epidermal barrier formation, have been identified as causes for different types of these keratinization disorders. However, due to the high heterogeneity and difficulties in the establishment of valid experimental models, research in this field remains challenging and translation of novel findings to clinical practice is difficult. In this review, we provide an overview of existing models to study hereditary cornification defects with focus on ichthyoses and palmoplantar keratodermas.

SUBMITTER: Copic D

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7996736 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Experimental Models for the Study of Hereditary Cornification Defects.

Copic Dragan D Laggner Maria M Kalinina Polina P Klas Katharina K Tschachler Erwin E Mildner Michael M

Biomedicines 20210226 3

Ichthyoses comprise a broad spectrum of keratinization disorders due to hereditary defects of cornification. Until now, mutations in more than 50 genes, mostly coding for structural proteins involved in epidermal barrier formation, have been identified as causes for different types of these keratinization disorders. However, due to the high heterogeneity and difficulties in the establishment of valid experimental models, research in this field remains challenging and translation of novel finding ...[more]

PMID: 33652877

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Experimental Models for the Study of Hereditary Cornification Defects.

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Experimental Models for the Study of Hereditary Cornification Defects.

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