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Mutation of a common amino acid in NKX2.5 results in dilated cardiomyopathy in two large families.
BMC medical genetics - 17 Nov 2016
Hanley Alan, Walsh Katie A, Joyce Caroline, McLellan Michael A, Clauss Sebastian, Hagen Amaya, Shea Marisa A, Tucker Nathan R, Lin Honghuang, Fahy Gerard J, Ellinor Patrick T
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BACKGROUND: The genetic basis for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) can be difficult to determine, particularly in familial cases with complex phenotypes. Next generation sequencing may be useful in the management of such cases. METHODS: We report two large families with pleiotropic inherited cardiomyopathy. In addition to DCM, the phenotypes included atrial and ventricular septal defects, cardiac arrhythmia and...
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