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Polymorphisms within the COL5A1 3'-UTR that alters mRNA structure and the MIR608 gene are associated with Achilles tendinopathy.
Annals of human genetics - 1 May 2013
Abrahams Yoonus, Laguette Mary-Jessica, Prince Sharon, Collins Malcolm
Abstract excerpt
COL5A1 encodes for the α1 chain of type V collagen, an important regulator of fibril assembly in tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues. A polymorphism (rs12722) within the functional COL5A1 3'-untranslated region (UTR) has been shown to associate with chronic Achilles tendinopathy and o...
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