CYP27B1, CYP2R1, DMP1, ENPP1, FAM20C, FGF23, PHEX, SLC34A1, SLC34A3 AND VDR GENE ANALYSIS IN HYPOPHOSPHATAEMIC RICKETS Hypophosphatemic rickets (HR) is characterised by childhood rickets, short stature, dental anomalies, osteomalacia, osteoarthritis and hearing problems. Biochemically affected individuals have hypophosphatemia (low serum phosphate) due to decreased renal tubular reabsorption, phosphaturia (high urine phosphate) and decreased or inappropriately normal […]
ViewFamilial tumoral calcinosis (FTC) is a severe metabolic disorder characterised by the progressive deposition of calcified masses in cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues, which results in painful ulcerative lesions with severe skin and bone infections. Patients may also have dental abnormalities, vascular calcifications, cortical hyperostosis and angioid streaks of the retina. Two types of FTC have […]
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