An inherited FGFR2 mutation increased osteogenesis gene expression and result in Crouzon syndrome

Abstract Background FGFR2 encodes a fibroblast growth factor receptor whose mutations are responsible for the Crouzon syndrome, involving craniosynostosis and facial dysostosis with shallow orbits. However, few reports are available quantifying the orbital volume of Crouzon syndrome and there was li...

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Main Authors: Jiayan Fan, Yinwei Li, Renbing Jia, Xianqun Fan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12881-018-0607-8