What does VDWS stand for?

Van Der Woude Syndrome (cleft lip and palate)

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We had previously shown that a mutation in the IRF6 gene causes Van der Woude syndrome, a rare inherited form of cleft lip and palate," said Professor Mike Dixon.

Hopes of curing cleft lip in womb

Professor Mike Dixon, a dentist, said a mutation in the IRF6 gene was known to cause Van der Woude syndrome, a rare inherited form of cleft lip and palate.

Breakthrough offers hope for babies with cleft palates

Scientists have discovered that errors in the IRF6 gene are responsible for Van der Woude syndrome, which causes severe facial disfigurement.

'CLEFT' GENE REVEALED