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Mutations in DCHS1 cause mitral valve prolapse.
Nature - 3 Sept 2015
Durst Ronen, Sauls Kimberly, Peal David S, deVlaming Annemarieke, Toomer Katelynn, Leyne Maire, Salani Monica, Talkowski Michael E, Brand Harrison, Perrocheau Maëlle, Simpson Charles, Jett Christopher, Stone Matthew R, Charles Florie, Chiang Colby, Lynch Stacey N, Bouatia-Naji Nabila, Delling Francesca N, Freed Lisa A, Tribouilloy Christophe, Le Tourneau Thierry, LeMarec Hervé, Fernandez-Friera Leticia, Solis Jorge, Trujillano Daniel, Ossowski Stephan, Estivill Xavier, Dina Christian, Bruneval Patrick, Chester Adrian, Schott Jean-Jacques, Irvine Kenneth D, Mao Yaopan, Wessels Andy, Motiwala Tahirali, Puceat Michel, Tsukasaki Yoshikazu, Menick Donald R, Kasiganesan Harinath, Nie Xingju, Broome Ann-Marie, Williams Katherine, Johnson Amanda, Markwald Roger R, Jeunemaitre Xavier, Hagege Albert, Levine Robert A, Milan David J, Norris Russell A, Slaugenhaupt Susan A
Abstract excerpt
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common cardiac valve disease that affects nearly 1 in 40 individuals. It can manifest as mitral regurgitation and is the leading indication for mitral valve surgery. Despite a clear heritable component, the genetic aetiology leading to non-syndromic MVP has remain...
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