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No mutation but high mRNA expression of Coxsackie-Adenovirus Receptor was observed in both dilated and ischemic cardiomyopathy.
Forensic science international - 10 Oct 2011
Tatrai Eniko, Bedi Katalin, Kovalszky Ilona, Hartyanszky Istvan, Laszik Andras, Acsady Gyorgy, Sotonyi Peter, Hubay Marta
Abstract excerpt
The most common causes of acute myocarditis and the possible consequence of dilated cardiomyopathy are virus infections. The receptor of the two most common viruses connected to these myocardial diseases was identified as Coxsackie-Adenovirus Receptor. The purpose of this study was to assess Coxsackie-Adenovirus Receptor mRNA expression in the myocardium and search for mutations in the Coxsackie-Adenovirus...
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