Association between loss-of-function mutations in the filaggrin gene and self-reported food allergy and alcohol sensitivity

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  • Linneberg, Allan René
  • Runa V Fenger
  • Lise Lotte Nystrup Husemoen
  • Betina H Thuesen
  • Tea Skaaby
  • Arturo Gonzalez-Quintela
  • Carmen Vidal
  • Berit C Carlsen
  • Johansen, Jeanne Duus
  • Torkil Menné
  • Steen Stender
  • Michael Melgaard
  • Pal B Szecsi
  • Nikolaj D Berg
  • Jacob P Thyssen
Loss-of-function mutations of the filaggrin (FLG) gene cause an impaired skin barrier and increase the risk of atopic dermatitis. Interestingly, FLG mutations have also been found to be associated with a high risk of peanut allergy.
Original languageEnglish
JournalInternational Archives of Allergy and Immunology
Volume161
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)234-42
Number of pages9
ISSN1018-2438
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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