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RNT4 3'-UTR insertion/deletion polymorphisms are not associated with atrial septal defect in Chinese Han population: a brief communication.
DNA and cell biology - 1 Jun 2012
Li Hui, Chen Yu, Zhou Bin, Peng Ying, Bai Wenjuan, Rao Li
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Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common type of congenital heart disease, which is defined as any communication through atrial septum. Several studies have revealed that genetic factors may influence the susceptibility of ASD. Recent studies have shown that reticulon 4 (RTN4) gene might be involved in some processes relevant to heart development, such as regulation of cell migration and vascular remodeling. This...
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