A common variant in the PTPN11 gene contributes to the risk of tetralogy of Fallot.
BACKGROUND: Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the commonest cyanotic form of congenital heart disease. In 80% of cases, TOF behaves as a complex genetic condition exhibiting significant heritability. As yet, no common genetic variants influencing TOF risk have been robustly identified. METHODS AND RESULT...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2012
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