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The grainyhead like 2 gene (GRHL2), alias TFCP2L3, is associated with age-related hearing impairment.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Jan 2008
Van Laer Lut, Van Eyken Els, Fransen Erik, Huyghe Jeroen R, Topsakal Vedat, Hendrickx Jan-Jaap, Hannula Samuli, Mäki-Torkko Elina, Jensen Mona, Demeester Kelly, Baur Manuela, Bonaconsa Amanda, Mazzoli Manuela, Espeso Angeles, Verbruggen Katia, Huyghe Joke, Huygen Patrick, Kunst Sylvia, Manninen Minna, Konings Annelies, Diaz-Lacava Amalia N, Steffens Michael, Wienker Thomas F, Pyykkö Ilmari, Cremers Cor W R J, Kremer Hannie, Dhooge Ingeborg, Stephens Dafydd, Orzan Eva, Pfister Markus, Bille Michael, Parving Agnete, Sorri Martti, Van de Heyning Paul H, Van Camp Guy
Abstract excerpt
Age-related hearing impairment (ARHI) is the most prevalent sensory impairment in the elderly. ARHI is a complex disease caused by an interaction between environmental and genetic factors. The contribution of various environmental factors has been relatively extensively studied. In contrast, investigations to identify the genetic risk factors have only recently been initiated. In this paper we describe the...
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