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Genetic variation in the TNFRSF11A gene encoding RANK is associated with susceptibility to Paget's disease of bone.
Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research - 1 Dec 2010
Chung Pui Yan Jenny, Beyens Greet, Riches Philip L, Van Wesenbeeck Liesbeth, de Freitas Fenna, Jennes Karen, Daroszewska Anna, Fransen Erik, Boonen Steven, Geusens Piet, Vanhoenacker Filip, Verbruggen Leon, Van Offel Jan, Goemaere Stefan, Zmierczak Hans-Georg, Westhovens René, Karperien Marcel, Papapoulos Socrates, Ralston Stuart H, Devogelaer Jean-Pierre, Van Hul Wim
Abstract excerpt
RANK (receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB), encoded by TNFRSF11A, is a key protein in osteoclastogenesis. TNFRSF11A mutations cause Paget's disease of bone (PDB)-like diseases (ie, familial expansile osteolysis, expansile skeletal hyperphosphatasia, and early-onset PDB) and an osteoclast-poor...
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