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The phenotype caused by PYCR1 mutations corresponds to geroderma osteodysplasticum rather than autosomal recessive cutis laxa type 2.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jan 2011
Yildirim Yeşerin, Tolun Aslihan, Tüysüz Beyhan
Abstract excerpt
Geroderma osteodysplasticum is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by wrinkled skin on the dorsum of the hands and feet, osteopenia, prognathism, and an elongated and lax face. The mutated gene was identified as GORAB (SCYL1BP1). As well, the PYCR1 gene also was shown to be mutated in a similar disease, designated cutis laxa, autosomal recessive, type IIB (ARCL2B) or cutis laxa with progeroid...
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