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- Title
The R620W polymorphism in PTPN22 confers general susceptibility for the development of alopecia areata.
- Authors
Betz, R C; König, K; Flaquer, A; Redler, S; Eigelshoven, S; Kortüm, A-K; Hanneken, S; Hillmer, A; Tüting, T; Lambert, J; De Weert, J; Kruse, R; Lutz, G; Blaumeiser, B; Nöthen, M M
- Abstract
The functional R620W (c.1858C>T) variant of the protein tyrosine phosphatase nonreceptor 22 gene (PTPN22) has been associated with a variety of autoimmune disorders. A recent study has suggested that R620W also contributes to the severe form of alopecia areata (AA).
- Publication
The British journal of dermatology, 2008, Vol 158, Issue 2, p389
- ISSN
0007-0963
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.08312.x