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An Ancient Founder GDF2 Variant Potentially Causes Semi-Dominant Non-Syndromic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Clinical genetics - 1 Sept 2026
Aldalaan Abdullah, Nadeef Seba, Khouj Ebtissal, Alahmadi Fayez, Aljamal Bayan, Alturaif Noura, Alharbi Nadeen, Abdulwahab Firdous, Alqahtani Mashael, Alzubi Fatima, Abuyousef Omar, Hashem Mais O, Zaytoun Hamdiah, Alhamoud Hanadi, Alshidi Tarfa, Jaafar Amal, Alabdi Lama, Alkuraya Fowzan S
Abstract excerpt
Growth differentiation factor 2 (GDF2), also known as bone morphogenetic protein-9 (BMP9), is a key member of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) superfamily, playing a pivotal role in pulmonary vascular regulation and remodeling. Dominant variants in GDF2 are known to cause hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia type 5 (HHT5), a condition characterized by telangiectases and arteriovenous malformations...
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