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Identification and characterization of regulatory elements in the promoter of ACVR1, the gene mutated in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases - 18 Sept 2013
Giacopelli Francesca, Cappato Serena, Tonachini Laura, Mura Marzia, Di Lascio Simona, Fornasari Diego, Ravazzolo Roberto, Bocciardi Renata
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The ACVR1 gene encodes a type I receptor for bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs). Mutations in the ACVR1 gene are associated with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), a rare and extremely disabling disorder characterized by congenital malformation of the great toes and progressive heterotopic endochondral ossification in muscles and other non-skeletal tissues. Several aspects of FOP...
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