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Delayed bone age due to a dual effect of FGFR3 mutation in Achondroplasia.
Bone - 1 Nov 2010
Pannier Stéphanie, Mugniery Emilie, Jonquoy Aurélie, Benoist-Lasselin Catherine, Odent Thierry, Jais Jean-Philippe, Munnich Arnold, Legeai-Mallet Laurence
Abstract excerpt
Achondroplasia (ACH), the most common form of human dwarfism is caused by a mutation in the Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene, resulting in constitutive activation of the receptor. Typical radiological features include shortening of the tubular bones and macrocephaly, due to disruption of endochondral ossification. Consequently, FGFR3 has been described as a negative regulator of bone growth....
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