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Describe abnormal periorbital ECM / thyroid disease (exopthalmos) |
Characterized by a swollen thyroid gland and defect in the fibroblasts of the eye The decomposition of glycosaminoglycans and the influx of water increase the orbital contents |
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Describe Marfan syndrome |
Characterized by long limbs Caused by a defect in a mutation for gene 15, which codes for fibrillin. Fibrillin is a glycoprotein that contributes to the growth of elastin, resulting in the body producing more Transforming Growth Factor beta |
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