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ank-gene

Genetic defects linked to some forms of chondrocalcinosis. Mutations in mouse ank-gene lead to progressive joint destruction similar to chondrocalcinosis & osteoarthritis in humans.

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ank-protein chondrocalcinosis osteoarthritis (OA)

General

unclassified gene

Properties

TEMPLATE-FOR: messenger RNA TEMPLATE-FOR: ank-protein MOTIF: transcription factor binding site transcriptional start site exon intron transcriptional termination site

References

  1. Journal Watch, Mass Med Soc 20(17):139 (Sept) 2000
  2. Ho et al, Science 289:265, 2000
  3. Hagman, Science 289:225, 2000