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Polymorphisms and expression of the WNT8A gene in Hirschsprung's disease.
International journal of molecular medicine - 1 Sept 2013
Gao Hong, Chen Dong, Liu Xiaomei, Wu Mei, Mi Jie, Wang Weilin
Abstract excerpt
Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) is a congenital disorder characterized by an absence of intrinsic ganglion cells in the nerves forming the plexus of the lower intestine. The WNT signaling pathway is considered to play an important role in embryonic development. In the present study, we analyzed 2 polymorphisms of the WNT8A gene (rs78301778 and rs6596422) to determine their association with the risk and development...
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