Genetic defect found in sporadic cases of pulmonary hypertension
In a study published in the October issue of the Journal of Medical Genetics, the same genetic defect that occurs in familial primary pulmonary hypertension has been found in sporadic cases of the disease, where there is no family history.Recent research has implied that in familial instances defects in the BMPR-II gene affect cell-signalling processes that may be vital for growth and turnover. Professor Richard Trembath and his team at the University of Leicester studied 50 patients with primar
The Scientist Staff
Oct 15, 2000
In a study published in the October issue of the
Recent research has implied that in familial instances defects in the