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Molecular genetics of heterotaxy syndromes.
Current opinion in cardiology - 1 May 2004
Belmont John W, Mohapatra Bhagyalaxmi, Towbin Jeffrey A, Ware Stephanie M
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Heterotaxy is a complex set of birth defects in which the normal concordance of asymmetric thoracic and abdominal organs is disturbed. In this review the authors summarize recent research on the etiology of heterotaxy syndromes. Improved understanding of the genetic control of left-right patterning in the early embryo is leading to the identification of candidate genes that may be mutated in...
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