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Tendon Dysfunction in Collagen VI-Related Myopathies: Novel Mechanistic Insights with Therapeutic Potential.
International journal of molecular sciences - 13 Dec 2025
Sabatelli Patrizia, Di Martino Alberto, Faldini Cesare, Bonaldo Paolo, Merlini Luciano, Cenni Vittoria
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Collagen VI-related myopathies (COL6-RM) encompass a spectrum of disorders characterized by muscle weakness, joint contractures, and connective tissue abnormalities resulting from mutations in the collagen VI genes. While muscle pathology has been extensively studied, tendon dysfunction has emerged as a critical yet underexplored contributor to disease severity, particularly in the development of joint...
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