Cold-induced sweating syndrome
Definition:
Cold-induced sweating syndrome (CISS) is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Mutations in CRLF1 account for about 90% and mutations in CLCF1 account for about 10% of CISS. CISS is characterized by profuse sweating induced by cool surroundings.
References:
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[1]. Andrea Angius, et al. Bi-allelic Mutations in KLHL7 Cause a Crisponi/CISS1-like Phenotype Associated with Early-Onset Retinitis Pigmentosa. Am J Hum Genet. 2016 Jul 7;99(1):236-45. [Content Brief]
[2]. N Dagoneau, et al. Mutations in cytokine receptor-like factor 1 (CRLF1) account for both Crisponi and cold-induced sweating syndromes. Am J Hum Genet. 2007 May;80(5):966-70. [Content Brief]
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