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COL9A2 allelotypes in intervertebral disc disease.
Biochemical and biophysical research communications - 20 Dec 2000
Wrocklage C, Wassmann H, Paulus W
Abstract excerpt
An allelic variation of the COL9A2 gene encoding the alpha(2)-chain of collagen IX has recently been identified as a genetic risk factor for intervertebral disc prolapse, resulting in a tryptophane (Trp) substitution at position 326 of the protein. To enable quick screening of a large population we established a single enzyme (BsmFI) restriction assay which was validated by screening disc tissue samples of 250...
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