Mutations in smooth muscle alpha-actin (ACTA2) lead to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.

Guo, Dong-Chuan

Mutations in smooth muscle alpha-actin (ACTA2) lead to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. [electronic resource] - Nature genetics Dec 2007 - 1488-93 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1546-1718

10.1038/ng.2007.6 doi


Actins--genetics
Aortic Dissection--genetics
Aorta--metabolism
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic--genetics
Female
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Male
Mutation, Missense
Myocytes, Smooth Muscle--metabolism
Pedigree