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Transgenic mice expressing D469Delta mutated cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) show growth plate abnormalities and sternal malformations.
Matrix biology : journal of the International Society for Matrix Biology - 1 Mar 2008
Schmitz Markus, Niehoff Anja, Miosge Nicolai, Smyth Neil, Paulsson Mats, Zaucke Frank
Abstract excerpt
In humans, mutations in cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) cause autosomal dominantly inherited skeletal dysplasias. We have generated transgenic mouse lines to study the role of mutant D469Delta COMP in the pathogenesis of pseudoachondroplasia. Biochemical characterization of cartilage tissue demonstrated that transgenic and endogenous COMP subunits were able to form mixed, pentameric molecules in vivo....
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