Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa: a review

Satoru Shinkuma Department of Dermatology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan Abstract: Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa is a rare inherited blistering disorder caused by mutations in the COL7A1 gene encoding type VII collagen. The deficiency and/or dysfunction of type...

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Main Author: Shinkuma S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2015-05-01
Series:Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/dystrophic-epidermolysis-bullosa-a-review-peer-reviewed-article-CCID