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Incomplete segregation of MYH11 variants with thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections and patent ductus arteriosus.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 May 2013
Harakalova Magdalena, van der Smagt Jasper, de Kovel Carolien G F, Van't Slot Ruben, Poot Martin, Nijman Isaac J, Medic Jelena, Joziasse Irene, Deckers Jaap, Roos-Hesselink Jolien W, Wessels Marja W, Baars Hubert F, Weiss Marjan M, Pals Gerard, Golmard Lisa, Jeunemaitre Xavier, Lindhout Dick, Cuppen Edwin, Baas Annette F
Abstract excerpt
Thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections (TAAD) is a serious condition with high morbidity and mortality. It is estimated that 20% of non-syndromic TAAD cases are inherited in an autosomal-dominant pattern with variable expression and reduced penetrance. Mutations in myosin heavy chain 11 (MYH11...
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