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A genomic approach to scoliosis pathogenesis.
Lupus - 1 Jan 1999
Blank R D, Raggio C L, Giampietro P F, Camacho N P
Abstract excerpt
Genetic predisposition contributes to scoliosis in humans. Two syndromes of primary scoliosis occur--congenital scoliosis, which presents at birth, often associated with other abnormalities, and idiopathic scoliosis which becomes apparent between infancy and adolescence. Little is known regarding the genetic transmission of scoliosis risk. Data gleaned from mouse mutations provide a valuable supplement to human...
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