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Fibrillin A protein that is an important part of the structure of the body's connective tissue. In Marfan's syndrome, the gene responsible for fibrillin has mutated, causing the body to produce a defective protein. Mentioned in: Marfan Syndrome fibrillin [fibri′lin] Etymology: L, fibrilla, small fiber a major component of elastin-associated microfibrils. It is linked to Marfan's syndrome by findings of immunohistochemical studies and is associated with arachnodactyly, a disease similar to Marfan's syndrome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The expressions of the transcription factors Mox-1 and extracellular matrix protein fibrillin 2 were also inhibited (24). It is important for parents to know that nothing that they did caused the fibrillin gene to mutate. Enhanced elastin and fibrillin gene expression in chronically photodamaged skin. |
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