Pachyonychia Congenita
Researchers from University of Dundee Describe Findings in Pachyonychia Congenita
Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, June 23rd, 2011
2011 JUN 23 -- Fresh data on Pachyonychia Congenita are presented in the report "The phenotypic and molecular genetic features of pachyonychia congenita. 'Pachyonychia congenita (PC) is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis caused by heterozygous mutations in any one of the genes encoding the differentiation-specific keratins K6a, K6b, K16, or K17. The main clinical features of the condition include painful and highly debilitating plantar keratoderma, hypertrophic nail dystrophy, oral leukokeratosis, and a variety of epidermal cysts," researchers in Dundee, United Kingdom report.
"Although the condition has previously been subdivided into PC-1 and PC-2...
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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2011-06-23)
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