Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is by far the most common autoimmune blistering dermatosis that
mainly occurs in the elderly. The BP180 is a transmembrane glycoprotein, which is highly …

Abstract Purpose of Review The study aims to provide updated information on the genetic
factors associated with the diagnoses 'Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis'(DISH),' …

Study Design. A cross-sectional study. Objective. To examine the prevalence of ossification
of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and ossification of the nuchal ligament (ONL) of …

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a multi-factorial disease
involving an ectopic bone formation of spinal ligaments. It affects 0.8-3.0% aging Asian and …

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) can be defined as an ectopic
ossification in the tissues of spinal ligament showing a hyperostotic condition. OPLL is …

Design: Systematic review. Objective: To conduct a systematic review to (1) summarize
various classification systems used to describe cervical ossification of the posterior …

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a genetic disorder which
involves pathological heterotopic ossification of the spinal ligaments. Although studies have …

Despite numerous studies, the pathogenesis of ossification of the posterior longitudinal
ligament (OPLL) is still unclear. Previous genetic studies proposed variations in genes …

There are an estimated 6000–8000 rare Mendelian diseases that collectively affect 30
million individuals in the United States. The low incidence and prevalence of these diseases …

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) presents as pathological
heterotopic ossification of the spinal ligaments. However, its underlying molecular …