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Testing for genetic associations with the PAX gene family in a spina bifida population.
American journal of medical genetics - 1 Jul 2002
Volcik K A, Blanton S H, Kruzel M C, Townsend I T, Tyerman G H, Mier R J, Northrup H
Abstract excerpt
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are among the most common severely disabling birth defects in the United States, affecting approximately 1-2 of every 1,000 live births. The etiology of NTDs is multifactorial, involving the combined action of both genetic and environmental factors. A nonparametric linkage method, the transmission disequilibrium test (TDT), was utilized to determine if the genes in the PAX family play a...
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