Marfan Syndrome Research Today is a free monthly online journal that collates and summarizes the latest research about Marfan Syndrome, including details on genetics, causes, symptoms, treatment.

Volume 3 (2007), Issue 5 (May)

1. Cellular and molecular studies of Marfan syndrome mutations identify co-operative protein folding in the cbEGF12-13 region of fibrillin-1.
   Hum Mol Genet, 16(8): 907-18. [Abstract] [Full-text]
2. Genetic testing in patients with aortic aneurysms/dissections: a novel genotype/phenotype correlation?
   Eur J Cardiothorac Surg, 31(6): 970-5. [Abstract] [Full-text]
3. Homozygosity haplotype allows a genomewide search for the autosomal segments shared among patients.
   Am J Hum Genet, 80(6): 1090-102. [Abstract] [Full-text]
4. LRP1 functions as an atheroprotective integrator of TGFbeta and PDFG signals in the vascular wall: implications for Marfan syndrome.
   PLoS ONE, 2: e448. [Abstract] [Full-text]
5. Fatigue, cognitive functioning and psychological distress in Marfan syndrome, a pilot study.
   Psychol Health Med, 12(3): 305-13. [Abstract] [Full-text]
6. Muscle strength and body composition in adult women with Marfan syndrome.
   Rheumatology (Oxford), 46(6): 957-62. [Abstract] [Full-text]
7. Biglycan deficiency causes spontaneous aortic dissection and rupture in mice.
   Circulation, 115(21): 2731-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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