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Application of human induced pluripotent stem cells to model fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.
Bone - 1 Apr 2018
Barruet Emilie, Hsiao Edward C
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Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a genetic condition characterized by massive heterotopic ossification. FOP patients have mutations in the Activin A type I receptor (ACVR1), a bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) receptor. FOP is a progressive and debilitating disease characterized by bone formation flares that often occur after trauma. Since it is often difficult or impossible to obtain large amounts...
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