A mutation in CTSK gene in an autosomal recessive pycnodysostosis family of Pakistani origin.

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BACKGROUND: Pycnodysostosis is a rare autosomal recessive skeletal dysplasia characterized by short stature, osteosclerosis, acro-osteolysis, frequent fractures and skull deformities. Mutations in the gene encoding cathepsin K (CTSK), a lysosomal cysteine protease, have been found to be responsible for this disease. OBJECTIVES: To identify pathogenic mutation in a consanguineous Pakistani family with 3 affected...

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