Preferred Label : Osteogenesis imperfecta, type VII;
Symbol : OI7;
CISMeF acronym : OI2B; OI7;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Alternative titles and symbols : OI2B; Oi, type VII; Osteogenesis imperfecta, type iib;
Description : Osteogenesis imperfecta is a connective tissue disorder characterized by bone fragility
and low bone mass. OI type VII is an autosomal recessive form of severe or lethal
OI (summary by Barnes et al., 2006).;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the cartilage-associated protein gene (CRTAP, 605497.0001);