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Polymorphisms of the RET gene in hirschsprung disease, anorectal malformation and intestinal pseudo-obstruction in Taiwan.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 1 Jan 2010
Wu Trang-Tiau, Tsai Tsui-Wei, Chang Han, Su Ching-Chyuan, Li Shuan-Yow, Lai Hong-Shiee, Li Chuan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Mutations in the receptor tyrosine kinase RET gene are associated with Hirschsprung disease (HD), which is also known as congenital intestinal aganglionosis. We found an association with specific alleles in five single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) sites of the RET gene in our HD patients. METHODS: We compared the association of specific RET SNP alleles in patients with severe GI disorders...
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