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Novel mutations in the parathyroid hormone (PTH)/PTH-related peptide receptor type 1 causing Blomstrand osteochondrodysplasia types I and II.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Mar 2007
Hoogendam J, Farih-Sips H, Wÿnaendts L C, Löwik C W G M, Wit J M, Karperien M
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CONTEXT: The PTH/PTHrP receptor type 1 (PTHR1) has a key role in endochondral ossification, which is emphasized by diseases resulting from mutations in the PTHR1 gene. Among these diseases is Blomstrand osteochondrodysplasia (BOCD). OBJECTIVE: BOCD can be divided into two types, depending on the severity of the skeletal abnormalities. The molecular basis for this heterogenic presentation is unknown. DESIGN AND...
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