Genetic dysfunctions leading to the pathogenic cascade of atopic dermatitis
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Published Online: Dec 31, 2023
Page range: 83 - 86
Received: Sep 10, 2023
Accepted: Oct 19, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acb-2023-0014
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Atopic dermatitis is a skin disorder caused by the dysfunction of a multitude of genetic components. This paper reviewed three main genetic factors leading to the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis including: the epidermal barrier, the body’s immune system, and the filaggrin protein.