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TBX1 gene mutation screening in patients with non-syndromic Fallot tetralogy.
The Turkish journal of pediatrics - 1 Jan 2000
Cabuk Feryal, Karabulut Halil G, Tuncali Timur, Karademir Selmin, Bozdayi Mithat, Tükün Ajlan
Abstract excerpt
Fallot tetralogy (FT) is the most frequently observed conotruncal heart defect (CTHD) and accompanies 15% of the 22q11 deletion syndromes, DiGeorge/ velocardiofacial (DGS/VCFS) syndromes. TBX1 is a gene located in the 22q11 region and has a role in neural crest migration and conotruncal development. The mouse Tbx1 locus shows 98% homology with TBX1. DGS/VCFS-like aortic arch abnormalities in the mouse were...
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