Advances in the molecular genetics of congenital structural heart disease.
Genet Test
; 3(2): 157-72, 1999.
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| ID: mdl-10464664
ABSTRACT
Molecular genetic analyses have generated significant advances in our understanding of congenital heart disease. Techniques of genetic mapping with polymorphic microsatellites and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) have provided informative tools for localization and identification of disease genes. Some cardiovascular diseases have proven to result from single gene defects. Others relate to more complex etiologies involving several genes and their interactions. Elucidation of the molecular genetic etiologies of congenital heart disease prompts consideration of DNA testing for cardiac disorders. Future integration of these diagnostic modalities with improved treatments may ultimately decrease morbidity and mortality from congenital heart diseases.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cardiopatias Congênitas
Limite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Genet Test
Assunto da revista:
GENETICA
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos