Mutations in the ABCA12 gene cause harlequin ichthyosis. The ABCA12 gene provides instructions for making a protein that is essential for the normal development of skin cells. This protein plays a major role in the transport of fats (lipids) in the outermost layer of skin (the epidermis).
Uses of Boron. 1  Much boron is made into sodium tetraborate which is used to insulate fiberglass. 2  It is also used in many cleaning products-detergents and bleaches. 3  Most boron is used to produce glass and ceramics. It is also used in many cleaning products-detergents and bleaches. 2  Most boron is used to produce glass and ceramics. 3  Borosilicate glass has a fantastic resistance to thermal shock (sudden changes in temperature which causes glass to break).
Boron is a major element in the manufacture of glass, ceramic and detergents and is also important in the space industry. Turkey has 40% of the 3.5 million ton boron market worldwide.Unprocessed boron was selling for $20 to $30 a ton but now processed boron and boron derivatives sell for $300 to $400. Chemically pure elemental boron is $30 for 1 g.Cheap water-soluble boron is available in the form of Borax and a 2 kg box can be bought for $2 at the supermarket.oron is a major element in the manufacture of glass, ceramic and detergents and is also important in the space industry. Turkey has 40% of the 3.5 million ton boron market worldwide.