New Risk Variant For Atopic Dermatitis Identified
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 09:28
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have identified a gene variant on chromosome 11 that is associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis. In a large genome-wide study the researchers scanned the genomes of more than 9,600 participants from Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. Their findings cast new light on the pathogenesis of the disease. They hope the study will lead to a new approach to targeted therapy for this chronic skin disorder.