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Psoriasis is associated with increased beta-defensin genomic copy number.
Hollox EJ, Huffmeier U, Zeeuwen PL, Palla R, Lascorz J, Rodijk-Olthuis D, van de Kerkhof PC, Traupe H, de Jongh G, den Heijer M, Reis A, Armour JA, Schalkwijk J.
Nat Genet 40(1):23-5. Epub 2007 Dec 2. 2008
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Genetic variants of the copy number polymorphic beta-defensin locus are associated with sporadic prostate cancer.
Huse K, Taudien S, Groth M, Rosenstiel P, Szafranski K, Hiller M, Hampe J, Junker K, Schubert J, Schreiber S, Birkenmeier G, Krawczak M, Platzer M.
Tumour Biol 29(2):83-92. Epub 2008 Jun 2. 2008
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A chromosome 8 gene-cluster polymorphism with low human beta-defensin 2 gene copy number predisposes to Crohn disease of the colon.
Fellermann K, Stange DE, Schaeffeler E, Schmalzl H, Wehkamp J, Bevins CL, Reinisch W, Teml A, Schwab M, Lichter P, Radlwimmer B, Stange EF.
Am J Hum Genet 79(3):439-48. Epub 2006 Jul 12. 2006
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Extensive normal copy number variation of a beta-defensin antimicrobial-gene cluster.
Hollox EJ, Armour JA, Barber JC.
Am J Hum Genet 73(3):591-600. Epub 2003 Aug 12. 2003