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Structural Variants in COL1A1 and COL1A2 in Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Mar 2025
Batkovskyte Dominyka, Swolin-Eide Diana, Hammarsjö Anna, Sæther Kristine Bilgrav, Thunström Sofia, Lundin Johanna, Eisfeldt Jesper, Lindstrand Anna, Nordgren Ann, Åström Eva, Grigelioniene Giedre
Abstract excerpt
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a heterogeneous skeletal dysplasia characterized by bone fragility, skeletal deformities, and short stature. Most commonly, it is caused by autosomal dominant variants in the type I collagen genes, COL1A1 or COL1A2. Type I collagen is the main protein of the extracellular matrix in the skeleton and changes in its structure or quantity may lead to OI. 85%-90% of OI cases occur due...
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