Genetic significance of muscle segment homeo box1 gene in South Indian population for cleft lip and palate.

Background: Oral clefts having a prehistoric existence and the latest scientific technologies have shown new insights in identifying the cause and management. So this is a DNA/gene based study has been presented in this article which comprises the significance of MSX1 gene in cleft samples of major states of South India.

Aims: To evaluate the significance of MSX1 gene in South Indian population having cleft lip and palate.