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FAM20C and FAM20A in normal and ectopic mineralization: A focus on oro-renal syndromes.
Matrix biology : journal of the International Society for Matrix Biology - 1 Dec 2025
Baker Amina, Al Tarrass Mohammad, Chatziantoniou Christos, Kozyraki Renata
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FAM20C is part of the FAM20 family and is crucial for phosphorylating secreted proteins. It plays roles in various biological processes, including cellular calcium regulation and cardiovascular function. Pathogenic variants of FAM20C cause Raine syndrome, resulting in osteosclerotic dysplasia or hypophosphatemic rickets. Its paralog, FAM20A, is a secreted pseudokinase needed for optimal FAM20C activity. Mutations...
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