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Molecular mechanisms of short stature. Short stature is caused by multiple molecular defects including intracellular signaling, extracellular matrix, paracrine and endocrine regulation. Ovoid shapes represent growth plate chondrocytes. Arrows indicate mechanisms regulating chondrocytes. Examples of clinical syndrome and the genetic cause under different molecular mechanisms are shown in each box.
