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|Term=COL17A1 gene | |||
|Short definition=COL17A1 gene - A gene that makes a type of collagen that plays an important role in strengthening and supporting the layers of skin. Mutations (changes) in theCOL17A1-Gen can cause the skin to be easily damaged. | |Short definition=COL17A1 gene - A gene that makes a type of collagen that plays an important role in strengthening and supporting the layers of skin. Mutations (changes) in theCOL17A1-Gen can cause the skin to be easily damaged. | ||
|Type= | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |||
|Language=English | |||
|Source=NCI | |||
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COL17A1 gene - A gene that makes a type of collagen that plays an important role in strengthening and supporting the layers of skin. Mutations (changes) in theCOL17A1-Gen can cause the skin to be easily damaged. COL17A1Gene mutations have been found in an inherited disease called junctional epidermolysis bullosa. People with this condition have sensitive skin that blisters easily and may be at increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the skin {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:00, 8 January 2023
| COL17A1 gene | |
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| Term | COL17A1 gene |
| Short definition | COL17A1 gene - A gene that makes a type of collagen that plays an important role in strengthening and supporting the layers of skin. Mutations (changes) in theCOL17A1-Gen can cause the skin to be easily damaged. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
COL17A1 gene - A gene that makes a type of collagen that plays an important role in strengthening and supporting the layers of skin. Mutations (changes) in theCOL17A1-Gen can cause the skin to be easily damaged. COL17A1Gene mutations have been found in an inherited disease called junctional epidermolysis bullosa. People with this condition have sensitive skin that blisters easily and may be at increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
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