Inherited epidermolysis bullosa (EB) encompasses a number of disorders characterized by
recurrent blister formation as the result of structural fragility within the skin and selected other …

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a heterogenous group of genodermatoses, is characterized by
fragility and blistering of the skin associated with extracutaneous manifestations. Based on …

The integrin heterodimer alpha 6 beta 4 is expressed in many epithelia and in Schwann
cells. In stratified epithelia, alpha 6 beta 4 couple with BPAG1-e and BPAG2 to form …

Inherited epidermolysis bullosa encompasses dozens of diseases characterized by
mechanical fragility of the skin, blister formation, and abnormal wound healing. Most of the …

Epidermolysis bullosa, a clinically and genetically diverse group of heritable
mechanobullous disorders characterized by skin fragility in the cutaneous basement …

Epidermolysis bullosa (KB) refers to a group of hereditary mechano‐bullous conditions,
many of which arc associated with chronic scarring. Several forms of (he disease have been …

Background Over the last 25 years there have been major advances in methods for prenatal
testing of inherited skin disorders. Since 1979, our group at the St John's Institute of …

The classification of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) into 3 main subtypes has been based on
transmission electron microscopy (TEM) that is able to directly visualize and quantify specific …

Background Various factors may have deleterious effects on bone health in patients with
epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Objectives In a retrospective notes review, to assess bone …

Background Junctional epidermolysis bullosa, type Herlitz (JEB‐H) is a lethal, autosomal
recessive blistering disease caused by null mutations in the genes coding for the lamina …