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----- Original Message ----- From: ilena rose

Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 11:30 AM

Subject: ALERT~SCLERODERMA RESEARCH

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Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 5:23 PM

Subject: ALERT~SCLERODERMA RESEARCH

POST TO ALL-If you have been exposed to breast implants & have medically documented scleroderma/scleroderma-like contact researchers below! This is needed for ALL do take part in this as soon as possible.

SCLERODERMA FAMILY REGISTRY & DNA REPOSITORY

Funded by: National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculosketetal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The researchers: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston under the direction of Dr. Maureen D. Mayes and Dr. Arnett.

The objective of this research: The overall objective is to identify the genes that influence scleroderma.

(1) To determine the precise frequency that scleroderma occurs in more than 1 family member & to determine the frequency that other autoimmune diseases (like lupus) occur in families with at least one scleroderma case.

(2) To identify genes affecting the expression of SSc.

(3) To establish a repository of DNA and serum on 400 singleton families and 100 multiplex families. To also provide these samples as a resource to the scientific community to study scleroderma and related diseases.

It is not necessary to go to Houston to take part in this. The Participant will sign a medical release, through contact with the participant's medical facilities and physician.

To enroll or obtain futher information: Call the Registry at: 713-500-7196 or 1-800-736-6864 FAX: 713-500-0723 email: sclerodermaregistry@...

Address: Scleroderma Family Registry & DNA Repository 64312 Fannin Street Room 5.270 Houston, TX 77030

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Subject: ALERT~SCLERODERMA RESEARCH

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Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 5:23 PM

Subject: ALERT~SCLERODERMA RESEARCH

POST TO ALL-If you have been exposed to breast implants & have medically documented scleroderma/scleroderma-like contact researchers below! This is needed for ALL do take part in this as soon as possible.

SCLERODERMA FAMILY REGISTRY & DNA REPOSITORY Funded by: National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculosketetal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The researchers: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston under the direction of Dr. Maureen D. Mayes and Dr. Arnett.

The objective of this research: The overall objective is to identify the genes that influence scleroderma.

(1) To determine the precise frequency that scleroderma occurs in more than 1 family member & to determine the frequency that other autoimmune diseases (like lupus) occur in families with at least one scleroderma case.

(2) To identify genes affecting the expression of SSc. (3) To establish a repository of DNA and serum on 400 singleton families and 100 multiplex families. To also provide these samples as a resource to the scientific community to study scleroderma and related diseases. It is not necessary to go to Houston to take part in this. The Participant will sign a medical release, through contact with the participant's medical facilities and physician.

To enroll or obtain futher information: Call the Registry at: 713-500-7196

or 1-800-736-6864 FAX: 713-500-0723email: sclerodermaregistry@...

Address: Scleroderma Family Registry & DNA Repository

64312 Fannin Street Room 5.270

Houston, TX 77030

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