Filaggrin is a structural protein that is fundamental in the development and maintenance of the skin barrier. The function of filaggrin and its involvement in various cutaneous and extracutaneous disorders has been the subject of considerable research in recent years. Mutations in FLG, the gene that encodes filaggrin, have been shown to cause ichthyosis vulgaris, increase the risk of atopic dermatitis and other atopic diseases, and exacerbate certain conditions. The present article reviews the current knowledge on the role of filaggrin in the skin barrier, FLG mutations, and the consequences of filaggrin deficiency.
Keywords: Allergic rhinitis; Asma; Asthma; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatitis atópica; Epidermis; Filaggrin; Filagrina; Ichthyosis vulgaris; Ictiosis vulgar; Rinitis alérgica.
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