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Progress in the Understanding of the Genetic Etiology of Vertebral Segmentation Disorders in Humans
23 Dec 2008
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Vertebral malformations contribute substantially to the pathophysiology of kyphosis and scoliosis, common health problems associated with back and neck pain, disability, cosmetic disfigurement, and functional distress. This review explores (1) recent advances in the understanding of the molecular embryology underlying vertebral development and relevance to elucidation of etiologies of several known human...
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