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The COL5A1 gene and Achilles tendon pathology.
Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports - 1 Feb 2006
Mokone G G, Schwellnus M P, Noakes T D, Collins M
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: There is an increase in the incidence of Achilles tendon injuries as a result of the participation in physical activity. It has been suggested that some individuals have a genetic predisposition to Achilles tendon pathology (ATP). The aim of this study was to determine whether the alpha 1 type V collagen (COL5A1) gene, which encodes for a tendon protein, is associated with the symptoms of ATP. METHODS:...
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