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Association Between JAK2 V617F Somatic Mutation and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms.
Genes - 24 Mar 2026
Collins Simon, Zafar Mohammad A, Elefteriades John A
Abstract excerpt
Background/Objectives: Thoracic aortic aneurysms have long been associated with germline mutations such as FBN1, TGFBR2, and COL3A1, which predispose to Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, respectively. However, recent research has identified a correlation between the JAK2 V617F somatic mutation and thoracic aortic aneurysm formation. This review aims to synthesize the current evidence on the...
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