A novel TRAF3IP2 variant causing familial scarring alopecia with mixed features of discoid lupus erythematosus and folliculitis decalvans.

In conclusion, this is the first report on a new putative role for TRAF3IP2 in the etiology of DLE. The identified molecular features associated with this gene could pave the way for better DLE-targeted treatment. PMID: 32350852 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Clinical Genetics - April 29, 2020 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Nemer G, El-Hachem N, Eid E, Hamie L, Bardawil T, Khalil S, El-Rassy I, Safi R, Khalil A, Abbas O, Shimomura Y, Kurban M Tags: Clin Genet Source Type: research