Mutation in MMP2 gene may result in scleroderma-like skin thickening

Ann Rheum Dis. 2016 Jan;75(1):e1. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-208182. Epub 2015 Sep 29.
No abstract available

Keywords: Fibroblasts; Gene Polymorphism; Systemic Sclerosis.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 8 / genetics*
  • Female
  • Gene Duplication*
  • Growth Differentiation Factor 6 / genetics*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / congenital*
  • Male
  • Ossification, Heterotopic / genetics*
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / genetics*
  • Syndecan-2 / genetics*

Substances

  • Growth Differentiation Factor 6
  • Syndecan-2