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Mutations in sFRP1 or sFRP4 are not a common cause of craniotubular hyperostosis.
Bone - 1 Jan 2013
Boudin Eveline, Piters Elke, Fijalkowski Igor, Stevenheydens Gino, Steenackers Ellen, Kuismin Outi, Moilanen Jukka S, Mortier Geert, Van Hul Wim
Abstract excerpt
Sclerosing bone dysplasias are a heterogeneous group of rare diseases marked by increased BMD caused by either increased bone formation or by decreased bone resorption. In this study we have focused on craniotubular hyperostoses mainly affecting the long bones and the skull. Currently, there are three causative genes identified namely LRP5, SOST and LRP4. All three genes are involved in the canonical Wnt...
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