The genetics of isolated orofacial clefts: from genotypes to subphenotypes.

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Orofacial clefts are the most common craniofacial birth defects and one of the most common congenital malformations in humans. They require complex multidisciplinary treatment and are associated with elevated infant mortality and significant lifelong morbidity. The development of craniofacial structures is an exquisitely orchestrated process involving the coordinated growth of multiple, independently derived...

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