Transforming growth factor beta receptor II polymorphisms are associated with Kawasaki disease

• Main Authors: Yu Mi Choi (Author), Kye Sik Shim (Author), Kyung Lim Yoon (Author), Mi Young Han (Author), Sung Ho Cha (Author), Su Kang Kim (Author), Joo Ho Jung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Pediatric Society, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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PurposeTransforming growth factor beta receptor 2 (TGFBR2) is a tumor suppressor gene that plays a role in the differentiation of striated cells and remodeling of coronary arteries. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of this gene are associated with Marfan syndrome and sudden death in patients w...