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Linkage disequilibrium analyses in the Costa Rican population suggests discrete gene loci for schizophrenia at 8p23.1 and 8q13.3.
Psychiatric genetics - 1 Aug 2006
Walss-Bass Consuelo, Montero Ana Patricia, Armas Regina, Dassori Albana, Contreras Salvador A, Liu Wei, Medina Rolando, Levinson Douglas, Pereira Mariana, Atmella Ivannia, NeSmith Lisa, Leach Robin, Almasy Laura, Raventos Henriette, Escamilla Michael A
Abstract excerpt
Linkage studies using multiplex families have repeatedly implicated chromosome 8 as involved in schizophrenia etiology. The reported areas of linkage, however, span a wide chromosomal region. The present study used the founder population of the Central Valley of Costa Rica and phenotyping strategies alternative to DSM-IV classifications in attempts to further delimitate the areas on chromosome 8 that may harbor...
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