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Novel loss of function mutation in NOTCH1 in a family with bicuspid aortic valve, ventricular septal defect, thoracic aortic aneurysm, and aortic valve stenosis.
Molecular genetics & genomic medicine - 1 Oct 2020
Debiec Radoslaw, Hamby Stephen E, Jones Peter D, Coolman Sue, Asiani Manish, Kharodia Shireen, Skinner Gregory J, Samani Nilesh J, Webb Tom R, Bolger Aidan
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BACKGROUND: Bicuspid aortic valve is the most common congenital valvular heart defect in the general population. BAV is associated with significant morbidity due to valve failure, formation of thoracic aortic aneurysm, and increased risk of infective endocarditis and aortic dissection. Loss of function mutations in NOTCH1 (OMIM 190198) has previously been associated with congenital heart disease involving the...
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