Research for genetic causes and mechanisms of Hirschsprung's or Hirschsprung's related diseases

Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is an abdomen disorder which is caused by absence of enteric neurons. HD is a complex genetic disorder and several causing gene mutations have been identified including the receptor tyrosine kinase gene. However, the whole mechanism of HD remains unknown and additional genetic causalities are implicated. To further investigate the genetic causalities of HD, we conducted whole-exome sequencing of patients with HD and unaffected patient's families.

• Type: Exome Sequencing
• Archiver: Japanese Genotype-phenotype Archive (JGA)