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Increased risk for congenital heart defects in children carrying the ABCB1 Gene C3435T polymorphism and maternal periconceptional toxicants exposure.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Wang Chuan, Xie Liang, Zhou Kaiyu, Zhan Yalan, Li Yifei, Li Huaying, Qiao Lina, Wang Fang, Hua Yimin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUNDS: The etiology of congenital heart defect (CHD) is commonly believed to involve the interaction of multiple environmental and genetic factors. This study aimed to explore the joint effects of the ABCB1 gene C3435T polymorphism and maternal periconceptional toxicants exposure on the CHD risk in a Han Chinese population. METHODS: An age and gender matched case-control study with standardized data...
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