Mutations in the genes for keratin ‐4 and ‐13 in Swedish patients with white sponge nevus

ConclusionWe describe a novel heterozygous missense mutation in the keratin‐4 gene of a Swedish family with white sponge nevus. Our results support the notion that mutations in keratin‐4 and ‐13 are the underlying cause of white sponge nevus.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine - October 1, 2017 Category: Pathology Authors: Maria Westin, Elham Rekabdar, Lena Blomstrand, Per Klintberg, Mats Jontell, Jairo Robledo ‐Sierra Tags: Original Article Source Type: research