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GTR Home > Conditions/Phenotypes > Aortic aneurysm, familial thoracic 6

Summary

Any familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ACTA2 gene. [from MONDO]

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  • Also known as: ACTSA, SMDYS, ACTA2
    Summary: actin alpha 2, smooth muscle

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