Bi-allelic Alterations in AEBP1 Lead to Defective Collagen Assembly and Connective Tissue Structure Resulting in a Variant of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
In this study, we describe four individuals from three unrelated families that presented with a unique constellation of clinical findings including joint laxity, redundant and hyperextensible skin, poor wound healing with abnormal scarring, osteoporosis, and other features reminiscent of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).
Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Patrick R. Blackburn, Zhi Xu, Kathleen E. Tumelty, Rose W. Zhao, William J. Monis, Kimberly G. Harris, Jennifer M. Gass, Margot A. Cousin, Nicole J. Boczek, Mario V. Mitkov, Mark A. Cappel, Clair A. Francomano, Joseph E. Parisi, Eric W. Klee, Eissa Faqeih Tags: Report Source Type: research
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