Filaggrin variations are associated with PAH metabolites in urine and DNA alterations in blood.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.108600
Abstract: Dermal chemical exposure is common in many professions. The filaggrin protein is important for the skin barrier and variations in the filaggrin gene (FLG) may influence the uptake of chemicals via the skin, and consequently,… read more here.
Keywords: pah metabolites; metabolites urine; flg null; chimney sweeps ... See more keywords
Nickel penetration into stratum corneum in FLG null carriers—A human experimental study
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DOI: 10.1111/cod.14137
Abstract: The filaggrin gene (FLG) plays a role in skin diseases, with the skin barrier function being impaired in FLG null carriers. The role of FLG status in relation to nickel penetration into the skin remains… read more here.
Keywords: flg; null carriers; flg null; penetration stratum ... See more keywords