Cardiopulmonary and Neurologic Dysfunctions in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Cardiopulmonary and Neurologic Dysfunctions in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is an ultra-rare but debilitating disorder characterized by spontaneous, progressive, and irreversible heterotopic ossifications (HO) at extraskeletal sites. FOP is caused by gain-of-function mutations in the Activin receptor Ia/Activin-like kinase 2 gene...

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Main Authors: Fatima Khan, Xiaobing Yu, Edward C. Hsiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
FOP
cardiac conduction abnormalities
ACVR1
neuropathic pain
cardiac dysfunction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/2/155

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