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[From gene to disease: arteriohepatic dysplasia or Alagille syndrome].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde - 21 Jun 2003
Brooks A S, Dooijes D
Abstract excerpt
Alagille syndrome (AGS), also known as arteriohepatic dysplasia, is an autosomal dominant disorder with a prevalence of approximately one in 70,000 live births. AGS is characterised by intrahepatic bile duct paucity and other developmental abnormalities affecting the heart, liver, eyes, vertebrae and the craniofacial region. Mutations in the JAG1 gene have been demonstrated to cause Alagille syndrome. JAG1...
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