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Can you tell me if osteogenesis imperfecta affects more than just bone structure?
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Yes it can: OIhas many different subtypes, some are more limited dot bone while others involve additional tissues. The problem in OI is with COLLAGEN an important building block protein in many living structures and tissues in many species. OI has now 8 different subtypes http://www.oif.org
Answered 8/22/2015
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