junctional epidermolysis bullosa

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:skin
genetic disorder
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:JEB
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
mucous membranes
gptkbp:causedBy mutations in genes encoding integrin alpha6beta4
mutations in genes encoding laminin-332
mutations in genes encoding type XVII collagen
gptkbp:complication infection
failure to thrive
scarring
early death (in severe forms)
gptkbp:diagnosedBy genetic testing
skin biopsy
gptkbp:firstDescribed late 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label junctional epidermolysis bullosa
gptkbp:inheritance autosomal recessive
gptkbp:onset at birth
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:subspecies Herlitz type
non-Herlitz type
gptkbp:symptom fragile skin
blistering of the skin
wounds that heal poorly
gptkbp:treatment wound care
nutritional support
infection prevention
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LAMA3
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7