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Mutations in cartilage oligomeric matrix protein causing pseudoachondroplasia and multiple epiphyseal dysplasia affect binding of calcium and collagen I, II, and IX.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 2 Mar 2001
Thur J, Rosenberg K, Nitsche D P, Pihlajamaa T, Ala-Kokko L, Heinegård D, Paulsson M, Maurer P
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in type 3 repeats of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) cause two skeletal dysplasias, pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH) and multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED). We expressed recombinant wild-type COMP that showed structural and functional properties identical to COMP isolated from cartilage. A fragment encompassing the eight type 3 repeats binds 14 calcium ions with moderate affinity and high...
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