Pseudoxanthoma elasticum-like phenotypes: more diseases than one

J Invest Dermatol. 2007 Mar;127(3):507-10. doi: 10.1038/sj.jid.5700635.

Abstract

The classic pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) phenotype derives from mutations in ABCC6. PXE-like phenotypes have been observed in a number of disorders, with no evidence of mutations in ABCC6. Vanakker et al. report PXE-like skin findings in patients with mutations in GGCX critical for gamma-carboxylation of gla-proteins. This report expands the clinical spectrum of PXE-like conditions and also provides potential insights into the ectopic mineralization process.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Genes, Recessive
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological
  • Multidrug Resistance-Associated Proteins / genetics*
  • Mutation*
  • Phenotype
  • Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum / diagnosis*
  • Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum / genetics*
  • Skin / pathology*

Substances

  • ABCC6 protein, human
  • Multidrug Resistance-Associated Proteins