New insights into the function of collagens from genetic analysis.

doi:10.1016/0955-0674(95)80115-4

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New insights into the function of collagens from genetic analysis.

Current opinion in cell biology - 1 Oct 1995

Olsen B R

Abstract excerpt

Recent studies utilizing transgenic approaches, in combination with mouse and human genetics, are leading to insights into the in vivo functions of fibrillar and non-fibrillar collagens. This information helps define the molecular causes of inherited disorders of connective tissues and provides a...

Topics

Animals
Animals, Genetically Modified
Collagen
Extracellular Matrix
Gene Expression
Humans
Morphogenesis
Mutation

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