A 9-month-old male was diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta following recurrent fractures and findings of osteopenia. This disease is caused by errors in the synthesis of:

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Osteogenesis imperfecta is caused by errors in the synthesis of collagen, the main protein in bone tissue. This leads to weakened and brittle bones, leading to recurrent fractures and osteopenia. Elastin and glycoproteins are not central to bone tissue synthesis, and while calcium salts are important for bone structure, errors in their synthesis do not lead to osteogenesis imperfecta.

A 9-Month-Old Male Was Diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Following Recurrent