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Investigation of MYH14 as a candidate gene in cleft lip with or without cleft palate.
European journal of oral sciences - 1 Jun 2008
Martinelli Marcella, Arlotti Marzia, Palmieri Annalisa, Scapoli Luca, Savoia Anna, Di Stazio Mariateresa, Pezzetti Furio, Masiero Elena, Carinci Francesco
Abstract excerpt
Clefts of the orofacial region are among the most common facial defects and are caused by abnormal facial development during gestation. Cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/P) is a birth defect with a complex etiology resulting from a mixture of genetic and environmental factors. In the present study we considered myosin 14 (MYH14) as a candidate gene for CL/P. This gene codes for the heavy chain of...
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