Formation, Contraction, and Mechanotransduction of Myofribrils in Cardiac Development: Clues from Genetics
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in humans. It is a leading infant mortality factor worldwide, caused by defective cardiac development. Mutations in transcription factors, signalling and structural molecules have been shown to contribute to the genetic component of CHD....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Biochemistry Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/504906 |