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Osteochondroma formation is independent of heparanase expression as revealed in a mouse model of hereditary multiple exostoses.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society - 1 Oct 2022
Mundy Christina, Chung Juliet, Koyama Eiki, Bunting Stuart, Mahimkar Rajeev, Pacifici Maurizio
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary multiple exostoses (HME) is a rare, pediatric disorder characterized by osteochondromas that form along growth plates and provoke significant musculoskeletal problems. HME is caused by mutations in heparan sulfate (HS)-synthesizing enzymes EXT1 or EXT2. Seemingly paradoxically, osteochondromas were found to contain excessive extracellular heparanase (Hpse) that could further reduce HS levels and...
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