EDAR
Integumentary System · Hair Follicle Morphogenesis & Keratin Assembly
Why can EDAR influence several features formed before birth?
EDAR makes a receptor that coordinates communication between embryonic tissue layers. These early interactions help organize structures that later become specialized parts of the body.
- Common Gene Name
- ectodysplasin A receptor
- NCBI Gene ID
- 10913
- Chromosome
- 2
Clinical Evidence Status
Established disease relationship
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ectodermal dysplasia 10B, hypohidrotic/hair/tooth type, autosomal recessive | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Autosomal recessive | View source 2026-07-16 |
| Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2018-11 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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