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).
Boron compounds are also used as fertilizers in agriculture, and in sodium perborate bleaches. In minor uses, boron is an important dopant for semiconductors, and boron-containing reagents are used as intermediates in the synthesis of organic fine chemicals.atural boron is composed of two stable isotopes, one of which (boron-10) has a number of uses as a neutron-capturing agent. In biology, borates have low toxicity in mammals (similar to table salt), but are more toxic to arthropods and are used as insecticides.
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.