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Genetic analysis and serum level of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein in patients with pseudoachondroplasia.
Chinese medical journal - 1 Aug 2010
Liu Feng-xia, Li Zhi-ling, Wei Zhen-ji, Meng Yan, Ren Cui-ai, Zhang Xu-de, Yu Meng-xue, Huang Shang-zhi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH) is an autosomal-dominant osteochondrodysplasia due to mutations in the gene encoding cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP). Clinical diagnosis of PSACH is based primarily on family history, physical examination, and radiographic evaluation. There is evidence that decreased serum COMP concentration may serve as a diagnostic marker in PSACH. Here, we investigated the...
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