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A secreted variant of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein carrying a chondrodysplasia-causing mutation (p.H587R) disrupts collagen fibrillogenesis.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Jan 2011
Hansen Uwe, Platz Nicole, Becker Alexander, Bruckner Peter, Paulsson Mats, Zaucke Frank
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Mutations in human cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) cause multiple epiphyseal dysplasia or pseudoachondroplasia. Electron microscopic analyses of patient biopsy tissue have shown that, in most cases, mutated COMP is retained in granular or lamellar inclusions in the endoplasmic reticulum of chondrocytes. However, some mutations that do not interfere with protein trafficking, resulting in...
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