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A map of the collagen a3a4a5 (IV) protein. Alport Support Group – Inaugural meeting. Northern Hospital, Epping 12 Sept 2009. I, II, III, V and XI are rope-like. 27 types of collagen. The rest. IV , VIII and X form a network. Cells. Type IV collagen network. Mutations.
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A map of the collagen a3a4a5(IV) protein Alport Support Group – Inaugural meeting Northern Hospital, Epping 12 Sept 2009
I, II, III, V and XI are rope-like 27 types of collagen The rest IV, VIII and X form a network
Cells Type IV collagen network
Mutations Type IV collagen Severe Alport syndrome Mild Alport syndrome
Hypothesis Type IV collagen Severe Alport syndrome Mild Alport syndrome
Collaborators James San Antonio Thomas Jefferson University PA Billy Hudson Vanderbilt University Tennessee Vadim Pedchenko