| Literature DB >> 16462743 |
Sharlene Murdoch1, Ugljesa Djuric, Batool Mazhar, Muheiddine Seoud, Rabia Khan, Rork Kuick, Rashmi Bagga, Renate Kircheisen, Asangla Ao, Bhawna Ratti, Samir Hanash, Guy A Rouleau, Rima Slim.
Abstract
Hydatidiform mole (HM) is an abnormal human pregnancy with no embryo and cystic degeneration of placental villi. We report five mutations in the maternal gene NALP7 in individuals with familial and recurrent HMs. NALP7 is a member of the CATERPILLER protein family involved in inflammation and apoptosis. NALP7 is the first maternal effect gene identified in humans and is also responsible for recurrent spontaneous abortions, stillbirths and intrauterine growth retardation.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16462743 DOI: 10.1038/ng1740
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Genet ISSN: 1061-4036 Impact factor: 38.330