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Rare variants in BMP2 and BMP4 found in otosclerosis patients reduce Smad signaling.
Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology - 1 Mar 2014
Ealy Megan, Meyer Nicole C, Corchado Johnny Cruz, Schrauwen Isabelle, Bress Andreas, Pfister Markus, Van Camp Guy, Smith Richard J H
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HYPOTHESIS: Genetic variation in BMP2 and BMP4 found in otosclerosis patients result in altered Smad signaling. BACKGROUND: Otosclerosis is a common form of adult-onset conductive hearing loss resulting from abnormal bone remodeling of the bony labyrinth that surrounds the inner ear. Both genetic and environmental factors are implicated in the disease, yet very little is known about its pathogenesis. The evidence...
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