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A founder MYBPC3 mutation results in HCM with a high risk of sudden death after the fourth decade of life.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 May 2015
Calore Chiara, De Bortoli Marzia, Romualdi Chiara, Lorenzon Alessandra, Angelini Annalisa, Basso Cristina, Thiene Gaetano, Iliceto Sabino, Rampazzo Alessandra, Melacini Paola
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in the cardiac myosin binding protein C (MYBPC3) gene account for a significant proportion of patients affected with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The aim of this study was to evaluate the penetrance and the impact of a frequent founder MYBPC3 mutation on HCM clinical expression and prognosis. METHODS AND RESULTS: Mutation screening of MYBPC3 gene was performed in 97 HCM probands....
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