# W.H. Irwin McLean

**Type:** Researchers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/researchers/w-h-irwin-mclean/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 36,686 |
| Field | Skin and Cellular Biology Research |
| h-index | 102 |
| i10-index | 274 |
| Last Known Institution | University of Dundee |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/A5080652339 |
| ORCID iD | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5539-5757 |
| Works | 403 |

## Researcher papers

- [Common loss-of-function variants of the epidermal barrier protein filaggrin are a major predisposing factor for atopic dermatitis](https://scholariq.org/papers/common-loss-of-function-variants-of-the-epidermal-barrier-protein-filaggrin-are/)
- [Filaggrin Mutations Associated with Skin and Allergic Diseases](https://scholariq.org/papers/filaggrin-mutations-associated-with-skin-and-allergic-diseases/)
- [A genome-wide association study identifies new psoriasis susceptibility loci and an interaction between HLA-C and ERAP1](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-genome-wide-association-study-identifies-new-psoriasis-susceptibility-loci-and/)
- [Loss-of-function mutations in the gene encoding filaggrin cause ichthyosis vulgaris](https://scholariq.org/papers/loss-of-function-mutations-in-the-gene-encoding-filaggrin-cause-ichthyosis/)
- [Filaggrin in the frontline: role in skin barrier function and disease](https://scholariq.org/papers/filaggrin-in-the-frontline-role-in-skin-barrier-function-and-disease/)
- [Comprehensive analysis of the gene encoding filaggrin uncovers prevalent and rare mutations in ichthyosis vulgaris and atopic eczema](https://scholariq.org/papers/comprehensive-analysis-of-the-gene-encoding-filaggrin-uncovers-prevalent-and/)
- [Loss-of-function variations within the filaggrin gene predispose for atopic dermatitis with allergic sensitizations](https://scholariq.org/papers/loss-of-function-variations-within-the-filaggrin-gene-predispose-for-atopic/)
- [Loss-of-function variants in the filaggrin gene are a significant risk factor for peanut allergy](https://scholariq.org/papers/loss-of-function-variants-in-the-filaggrin-gene-are-a-significant-risk-factor/)
- [Plectin deficiency results in muscular dystrophy with epidermolysis bullosa](https://scholariq.org/papers/plectin-deficiency-results-in-muscular-dystrophy-with-epidermolysis-bullosa/)
- [Desmoglein 1 deficiency results in severe dermatitis, multiple allergies and metabolic wasting](https://scholariq.org/papers/desmoglein-1-deficiency-results-in-severe-dermatitis-multiple-allergies-and/)
- [Loss of plectin causes epidermolysis bullosa with muscular dystrophy: cDNA cloning and genomic organization.](https://scholariq.org/papers/loss-of-plectin-causes-epidermolysis-bullosa-with-muscular-dystrophy-cdna/)
- [Filaggrin loss-of-function mutations are associated with early-onset eczema, eczema severity and transepidermal water loss at 3 months of age](https://scholariq.org/papers/filaggrin-loss-of-function-mutations-are-associated-with-early-onset-eczema/)

## Researcher topics

- [Skin and Cellular Biology Research](https://scholariq.org/topics/skin-and-cellular-biology-research/)
- [Dermatology and Skin Diseases](https://scholariq.org/topics/dermatology-and-skin-diseases/)
- [Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization](https://scholariq.org/topics/allergic-rhinitis-and-sensitization/)
- [Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research](https://scholariq.org/topics/food-allergy-and-anaphylaxis-research/)
- [Plant Reproductive Biology](https://scholariq.org/topics/plant-reproductive-biology/)

## Researcher university

- [University of Dundee](https://scholariq.org/institutions/university-of-dundee/)

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