Cited by 4Connective tissue disorders researchDermatological and Skeletal DisordersDupuytren's Contracture and Treatments

Genetics of the Ehlers–Danlos syndrome: More than collagen disorders

Van Damme, Tim, Syx, Delfien, Coucke, Paul, Symoens, Sofie, De Paepe, Anne, Malfait, Fransiska·2015·Expert Opinion on Orphan Drugs

Abstract

Introduction: The Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) comprises a clinically and genetically diverse group of heritable connective tissue disorders, characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility and generalized connective tissue friability. Although the initially characterized subtypes were shown to result from defects in fibrillar collagens (types I, III, V) or their modifying enzymes, recent discoveries have implicated other molecules, such as tenascin X and glycosaminoglycan synthesis enzymes, in the pathogenesis of these disorders.Areas covered: This article summarizes the current knowledge on the biosynthesis of collagen fibrils and focuses on the molecules involved in this process, especially those relevant to the pathogenesis of EDS. It also provides an overview of the general clinical presentation of EDS and the genetic defects underlying its different subtypes.Expert opinion: The recent identification of several novel types of EDS has greatly expanded its clinical and genetic heterogeneity, and the genomic era promises to provide even more insights into the molecular basis of unresolved types of EDS. At the same time the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms in these disorders are still poorly understood. Therefore, future research should focus on the elucidation of these mechanisms, and the identification of clinically reliable biomarkers and targetable signaling pathways and cellular processes.

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Authors
Van Damme, T., Syx, D., Coucke, P., Symoens, S., De Paepe, A., & Malfait, F.
Affiliations
Ghent University Hospital (BE)
Venue
Expert Opinion on Orphan Drugs
Published
2015-03-07
Volume
3
Issue
4
Pages
379-392
ISSN
2167-8707 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2064969716
Cited by
4
References
135
Citations by year
2021: 1 · 2019: 2 · 2015: 1
FWCI
0.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Expert Opinion on Orphan Drugs (publishedVersion)
  • Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (G.0171.05, 08/01M01108)
  • Universiteit Gent (08/01M01108)
  • Vlaamse regering
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Connective tissue disorders research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rheumatology › Dupuytren's Contracture and Treatments
Keywords
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, connective tissue diseases, tenascin-X, joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, genetic heterogeneity, biomarkers, signaling pathways

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