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Martin Skelton Ghent University
Medical genetics of obesity and skeletal disorders (MGENOS) University of Antwerp
The general aim of the research is to identify genes that are relevant for two multifactorial conditions, osteoporosis and obesity, in order to understand the pathogenesis of these conditions and to reveal novel putative therapeutic targets. In order to obtain this, the specific aims of our work are: - identification of genes for monogenic conditions with an abnormal bone density - identification of genes involved in rat models with an increased ...
Skeletal Biology and Engineering Research Center KU Leuven
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The Skeletal Biology and Engineering Research Center focuses its research on the understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of skeletal tissue formation, remodeling and repair.
The Center thereby aims to develop treatments for skeletal disorders, in particular regenerative strategies for cartilage, bone and joint repair. These approaches include the manufacturing of novel class Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products, towards we ...
Laboratory for Skeletal Dysplasia Research KU Leuven
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The expertise here lies with children with rare bone and cartilage disorders (skeletal dysplasias), these disorders are usually genetic and already occur at or even before birth. Achondroplasia is one of the most common forms of this condition.