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A rare mutation (p.Ala264Thr) of GATA4 is responsible for atrial septal defect and pulmonary valve stenosis.
Scientific reports - 8 May 2026
Zhang Ai-Qian, Long Jie-Yi, Xue Wei, Yu Rong, Zhu Lei, Fan Liang-Liang
Abstract excerpt
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a type of congenital heart defect characterized by the absence of atrial septal tissue. Research has shown that genetic factors play a significant role in the development of ASD. Variants in genes such as GATA binding protein 4 (GATA4), NK2 homeobox 5, and T-box transcription factor 5 have been identified in patients with ASD. In this study, we enrolled a Chinese family affected by...
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