Filaggrin Flashcards
1
Q
what is filaggrin
A
skin barrier gene FILament AGGRegating proteIN
2
Q
how common are filaggrin mutations
A
1 in 10
3
Q
what does filaggrin mutation cause?
A
ichthyosis vulgaris (dry skin)
4
Q
what does filaggrin mutation cause an increased risk of?
A
eczema x4
asthma and hay fever x3
peanut allergy x5