The parents of a 3.5 year-old boy turned to the medical genetic consultation. They complained of short stature, deformity of the joints, curvature of the spine in the thoracic region. As a result of the examination, the boy was diagnosed with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome type VIII. The cause of this disease is a defect in the procollagen peptidase enzymes.


At what stage of collagen synthesis do procollagen peptidase enzymes work? 6 STAGE

What is the sequence of amino acids in collagen? GLY-X-Y

What type of collagen is located in bones? 1 ST

How many types of collagen exist? 19

What is the strength of collagen fiber? TENSILE STRENGTH CARTILAGE LIGAMENT TENDON

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