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Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a disorder in which muscle tissue and connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments are gradually replaced by bone (ossified), forming bone outside the skeleton (extra-skeletal or heterotopic bone) that constrains movement.

Associated Genes

Gene Name Chromosome number
ACVR1 2