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Two novel HAND1 mutations in Chinese patients with ventricular septal defect.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 11 Apr 2012
Cheng Zhi, Lib Lin, Li Zhongzhi, Liu Mugen, Yan Jinting, Wang Binbin, Ma Xu
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The HAND1 gene encodes a basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor which plays an essential role in the development of heart. Mutations in HAND1 have been identified in congenital heart disease (CHD) patients with hypoplastic hearts and septal defects. The spectrum of CHD relating to HAND1 mutations needs further study. METHODS AND RESULTS: We screened HAND1 coding regions for mutations in...
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