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A number of epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is a degenerative cartilage situation proven in some instances to be brought on by mutations in genes encoding cartilage oligomeric matrix protein or sort IX collagen. By electron microscopy, chondrocytes from epiphyseal cartilage exhibited dilated tough endoplasmic reticulum containing linear lamellae of alternating electron-dense and electron-lucent materials, reflecting irregular processing of mutant protein. Reverse transcription–PCR carried out on the muscle biopsy revealed aberrant mRNA missing exon 3, which predicted a protein missing 12 amino acids from the COL3 area of α3(IX) collagen.
Medical Research
His affected aunt (III-9) had minimal proximal decrease extremity weak point, whereas her youthful daughter (IV-7) with higher knee involvement had noticeable proximal decrease and higher extremity weak point and weak point of neck flexion. He had important weak point of neck flexion, gentle weak point of shoulder abduction and elbow extension, and proximal decrease extremity weak point (hamstrings weaker than quadriceps). X-rays of affected members of the family confirmed adjustments per MED, predominantly affecting the knee joints and sparing the hips.