Juan Raul Maldonado

Dr. Juan Raul Maldonado

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 April 2024 in Biomolecules
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RPRaquel Pliego-Arreaga
Raquel Pliego-Arreaga
JCJuan Antonio Cervantes-Montelongo
Juan Antonio Cervantes-Montelongo
Guillermo Antonio Silva-MartínezGuillermo Antonio Silva-Martínez
Guillermo Antonio Silva-Martínez
FFFabiola Estefanía Tristán Flores
Fabiola Estefanía Tristán Flores
MHMiguel Angel Pantoja Hernández
Miguel Angel Pantoja Hernández
JMJuan Raul Maldonado
Juan Raul Maldonado
Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (EDSs) constitute a heterogeneous group of connective tissue disorders characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility. Asymptomatic EDSs, joint hypermobility without associated syndromes, EDSs, and hypermobility spectrum disorders are the commonest phenotypes associated with joint hypermobility. Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) is a connective tissue disorder characterized by extreme flexibility of the joints, along with pain and other symptoms. JHS can be a sign of a more serious underlying genetic condition, such as EDS, which affects the cartilage, bone, fat, and blood. The exact cause of JHS could be related to genetic changes in the proteins that add flexibility and strength to the joints, ligaments, and tendons, such as collagen. Membrane proteins are a class of proteins embedded in the cell membrane and play a crucial role in cell signaling, transport, and adhesion. Dysregulated membrane proteins have been implicated in a variety of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders; recent studies have suggested that membrane proteins may also play a role in the pathogenesis of JHS. This article presents an exploration of the causative factors contributing to musculoskeletal pain in individuals with hypermobility, based on research findings. It aims to provide an understanding of JHS and its association with membrane proteins, addressing the clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of JHS.