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Tbx1 genetically interacts with the transforming growth factor-β/bone morphogenetic protein inhibitor Smad7 during great vessel remodeling.
Circulation research - 4 Jan 2013
Papangeli Irinna, Scambler Peter J
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: Growth and remodeling of the pharyngeal arch arteries are vital for the development of a mature great vessel system. Dysmorphogenesis of the fourth arch arteries can result in interruption of the aortic arch type B, typically found in DiGeorge syndrome. Tbx1 haploinsufficient embryos, which model DiGeorge syndrome, display fourth arch artery defects during formation of the vessels. Recovery from such...
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