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Insights into the pathogenesis and genetic background of patency of the ductus arteriosus.
Neonatology - 1 Jun 2010
Bökenkamp Regina, DeRuiter Marco C, van Munsteren Conny, Gittenberger-de Groot Adriana C
Abstract excerpt
The unique differentiation program of the ductus arteriosus (DA) is essential for its specific task during fetal life and for the adapting circulation after birth. Phenotypic changes occur in the DA during the normal maturation and definitive closure. Morphological abnormalities of the vessel wal...
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