Not Signed In - Gene''s mutations found to cause life-threatening aortic disease
Sat, 23 Jul 2005 06:00 PM EST
... Variations in transforming growth factor beta receptor Type II can damage main artery - Scientists have identified the first genetic mutations that cause the aorta - the body''s main artery - to widen, tear and rupture... click link for more info. ...
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