Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will examine genes involved in the vascular dysplasia Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia i(HHT)
Detailed description
Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a condition inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Sequencing DNA from affected and unaffected family members allows us to identify disease-causal genes. Sequencing these genes allows us to identify what the precise DNA variants are which are causing disease, particularly if linked to functional assays in separate studies.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Member of family affected by HHT
Exclusion criteria
* Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent for DNA sample
Countries
United Kingdom