SLURP ‐1 is mutated in Mal de Meleda, a potential molecular signature for melanoma and a putative squamous lineage tumor suppressor gene

ConclusionOur study underscores cases of Middle Eastern MDM with SLURP1 mutations and skin malignancies at PPK sites. Our findings also highlight a plausible epithelial lineage‐specific tumor suppressor role for the SLURP1 gene, as well as a role in the development and metastasis of melanoma and thus a potential molecular signature for melanoma.

Source: International Journal of Dermatology - December 12, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Christina Bergqvist, Humam Kadara, Lamiaa Hamie, Georges Nemer, Remi Safi, Mirna Karouni, Nadine Marrouche, Ossama Abbas, Divina J. Hasbani, Abdul G. Kibbi, Dany Nassar, Yutaka Shimomura, Mazen Kurban Tags: Report Source Type: research