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Novel missense mutations in the FOXC2 gene alter transcriptional activity.
Human mutation - 1 Dec 2009
van Steensel M A M, Damstra R J, Heitink M V, Bladergroen R S, Veraart J, Steijlen Peter M, van Geel M
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the FOXC2 gene that codes for a forkhead transcription factor are associated with primary lymphedema that usually develops around puberty. Associated abnormalities include distichiasis and, very frequently, superficial and deep venous insufficiency. Most mutations reported so far eit...
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