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A novel mutation in the GATA4 gene in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot.
Human mutation - 1 Mar 2006
Nemer Georges, Fadlalah Fatimah, Usta Julnar, Nemer Mona, Dbaibo Ghassan, Obeid Mounir, Bitar Fadi
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In vertebrates, heart formation which integrates different structures and cell types is a complex process that involves a network of genes regulated by transcription factors. Proper spatiotemporal expression of these factors ensure the highly needed tight control of each step in organogenesis. A mistake at any step from cell-commitment to valve formation will have a major impact on heart morphogenesis and...
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