Article
Isolated oligodontia associated with mutations in EDARADD, AXIN2, MSX1, and PAX9 genes.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jul 2011
Bergendal Birgitta, Klar Joakim, Stecksén-Blicks Christina, Norderyd Johanna, Dahl Niklas
Abstract excerpt
Oligodontia is defined as the congenital lack of six or more permanent teeth, excluding third molars. Oligodontia as well as hypodontia (lack of one or more permanent teeth) are highly heritable conditions associated with mutations in the AXIN2, MSX1, PAX9, EDA, and EDAR genes. Here we define the prevalence of mutations in the AXIN2, MSX1, PAX9, EDA, and EDAR genes, and the novel candidate gene EDARADD in a...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
