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A novel mutation in GATA4 gene associated with dominant inherited familial atrial septal defect.
The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery - 1 Sept 2010
Chen Yu, Han Zeng-Qiang, Yan Wei-Dong, Tang Chu-Zhong, Xie Ji-Yan, Chen Hong, Hu Da-Yi
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OBJECTIVE: Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common congenital heart disease (CHD). Although most cases are sporadic, familial cases have been reported. The transcription factors NKX2.5 and GATA4 play important roles in the pathogenesis of ASD. Mutations in either gene have been identified in familial cases of ASD. Here, we examine a Chinese family with isolated ASD to find out whether there is any mutation in...
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