Research at the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Bonn: - Dr. Kerstin U. Ludwig (left) and medical doctoral candidate Hanna K. Zieger (right).
Researchers at the University of Bonn find clues to the causes of the condition . Research at the Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Bonn: - Dr. Kerstin U. Ludwig ( left ) and medical doctoral candidate Hanna K. Zieger ( right ). Photo: Felix Heyder/Andreas Stein/UKB . Cleft lip and palate are among the most common congenital malformations, which are mainly due to genetic causes. It is not yet known exactly which genes are affected. A study led by the University of Bonn has now uncovered new correlations: New mutations near known genes such as SPRY1 could contribute to the increase in disease risk. There is also evidence that the transcription factor Musculin is causally involved.
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