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A Next-Generation Sequencing Approach to Identify Gene Mutations in Early- and Late-Onset Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients of an Italian Cohort.
International journal of molecular sciences - 30 Jul 2016
Rubattu Speranza, Bozzao Cristina, Pennacchini Ermelinda, Pagannone Erika, Musumeci Beatrice Maria, Piane Maria, Germani Aldo, Savio Camilla, Francia Pietro, Volpe Massimo, Autore Camillo, Chessa Luciana
Abstract excerpt
Sequencing of sarcomere protein genes in patients fulfilling the clinical diagnostic criteria for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) identifies a disease-causing mutation in 35% to 60% of cases. Age at diagnosis and family history may increase the yield of mutations screening. In order to assess whether Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) may fulfil the molecular diagnostic needs in HCM, we included 17 HCM-related...
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