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Correlation Analysis of CTSB Promoter Polymorphism and Function in Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
DNA and cell biology - 1 Apr 2023
Zhou Yu, Gao Shuang, Ding Liangcai, Yan Han, Pang Shuchao, Yan Bo
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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is caused by a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. Cathepsin B affects the pathogenesis of DCM; however, its molecular mechanism is still unclear. In this study, we examined the association of rare CTSB variants with the occurrence of DCM. This case-control study involved 394 participants: 142 patients with DCM and 252 healthy controls. DNA was extracted...
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