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Genetic variations of NKX2-5 in sporadic atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect in Chinese Yunnan population.
Gene - 1 Jan 2016
Cao Yu, Wang Junqiang, Wei Chuanyu, Hou Zongliu, Li Yaxiong, Zou Honglin, Meng Mingyao, Wang Wenju, Jiang Lihong
Abstract excerpt
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth abnormality, and more than 40% CHD subtypes are sporadic atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD). The etiology of ASD and VSD remains largely unknown. NKX2-5 gene is a highly conserved homeobox protein gene and expressed in the developing heart. Its mutations can cause sporadic ASD and VSD. This study aimed to investigate the genetic...
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