Genetics of Congenital Heart Defects: The NKX2-5 Gene, a Key Player

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) represent the biggest fraction of morbid congenital anomalies worldwide. Owing to their complex inheritance patterns and multifactorial etiologies, these defects are difficult to identify before complete manifestation. Research over the past two decades has establishe...

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Main Authors: Ill-Min Chung, Govindasamy Rajakumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/7/2/6