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The molecular spectrum of Turkish osteopetrosis and related osteoclast disorders with natural history, including a candidate gene, CCDC120.
Bone - 1 Dec 2023
Tüysüz Beyhan, Usluer Esra, Uludağ Alkaya Dilek, Ocak Süheyla, Saygılı Seha, Şeker Ali, Apak Hilmi
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BACKGROUND: Osteopetrosis and related osteoclastic disorders are a heterogeneous group of inherited diseases characterized by increased bone density. The aim of this study is to investigate the molecular spectrum and natural history of the clinical and radiological features of these disorders. METHODS: 28 patients from 20 families were enrolled in the study; 20 of them were followed for a period of 1-16 years....
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