Achondrogenesis
Causes
What gene causes achondrogenesis?
The gene change for achondrogeneis type 1A is not well understood as of 5/20/2016 but in 2010 mutations in the TRIP11 gene was seen in 10 unrelated patients. Achondrogenesis type 1B is caused by a mutation in the SLC26A2 gene. Achondrogenesis type 2 is caused by mutations in the COL2A1 gene.