Article
The Role of Genetic Variation in Phenotypic Variability in Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Human mutation - 1 Jan 2026
Nabi Hussein Abdul, Dreher Luke, Hartnett Jack, Crossley Ashley, El Ghandour Hussein, Osundiji Mayowa, El Masry Hicham, Ayoub Chadi, Shamoun Fadi E, Baudhuin Linnea M
Abstract excerpt
Background: Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) is a heritable connective tissue disorder caused by pathogenic variants in genes of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling pathway. Although genotype-phenotype correlations have been suggested, comprehensive comparative data across LDS subtypes remain limited. Improved understanding of these correlations is essential to guide individualized surveillance and...
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- Humans
- Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
- Female
- Smad3 Protein
- Receptor, Transforming Growth Factor-beta Type I
- Male
