Defective SLC39A4 causes acrodermatitis enteropathica, zinc-deficiency type (AEZ)

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R-HSA-5619088
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Defective SLC39A4 causes acrodermatitis enteropathica, zinc-deficiency type (AEZ)
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SLC39A4 encodes the human zinc transporter hZIP4 which plays an important role in cellular zinc homeostasis. Defects in SLC39A4 result in the inherited condition acrodermatitis enteropathica, zinc deficiency type (AEZ; MIM:201100), caused by the inability to absorb dietary zinc from the duodenum and jejunum. Clinical features include growth retardation, immune system dysfunction, severe dermatitis and mental disorders (Schmitt et al. 2009).
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PubMed ID Title Journal Year
19370757 An update on mutations of the SLC39A4 gene in acrodermatitis enteropathica

Kharfi, M, Schmitt, S, Giraud, M, Küry, S, Bezieau, S, Dreno, B

Hum. Mutat. 2009
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Jassal, B  (2014-08-22)
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Broer, S  (2015-08-04)
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Jassal, B  (2014-08-22)
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