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MASS syndrome

Autosomal dominant disorder of CONNECTIVE TISSUE characterized by myopia, mitral valve prolapse, borderline and non-progressive aortic enlargement, and nonspecific skin and skeletal features (MASS). It can be associated with mutations in the gene encoding FIBRILLIN
Also Known As:
Mass phenotype; Overlap connective tissue disease
Networked: 108 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 4 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Osteoporosis
2. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
3. Bone Resorption
4. Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome
5. Marfan Syndrome (Marfan's Syndrome)

Experts

1. Amling, Michael: 5 articles (11/2021 - 02/2005)
2. Schinke, Thorsten: 5 articles (11/2021 - 02/2005)
3. Chen, Di: 3 articles (11/2019 - 06/2010)
4. Bab, Itai: 3 articles (01/2018 - 01/2009)
5. Cao, Jay: 3 articles (07/2015 - 07/2013)
6. Isales, Carlos M: 3 articles (07/2015 - 05/2007)
7. Bollerslev, Jens: 3 articles (08/2013 - 03/2003)
8. Brixen, Kim: 3 articles (08/2013 - 03/2010)
9. Gaur, Tripti: 3 articles (07/2009 - 09/2005)
10. Komm, Barry S: 3 articles (07/2009 - 09/2005)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to MASS syndrome:
1. Neutralizing AntibodiesIBA
2. Angiotensin Receptor AntagonistsIBA
3. MyostatinIBA
4. Losartan (Cozaar)FDA LinkGeneric
5. EnalaprilFDA LinkGeneric
6. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)IBA
7. activin AIBA
8. Transcription Factors (Transcription Factor)IBA
9. Collagen Type I (Type I Collagen)IBA
10. WD repeat containing planar cell polarity effectorIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Positive-Pressure Respiration (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure)
3. Ovariectomy (Oophorectomy)
4. Sternotomy
5. Ketogenic Diet