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A schizophrenia gene locus on chromosome 17q21 in a new set of families of Mexican and central american ancestry: evidence from the NIMH Genetics of schizophrenia in latino populations study.
The American journal of psychiatry - 1 Apr 2009
Escamilla Michael, Hare Elizabeth, Dassori Albana M, Peralta Juan Manuel, Ontiveros Alfonso, Nicolini Humberto, Raventós Henriette, Medina Rolando, Mendoza Ricardo, Jerez Alvaro, Muñoz Rodrigo, Almasy Laura
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OBJECTIVE: The present study investigated a new set of families of Latin American ancestry in order to detect the location of genes predisposing to schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders. METHOD: A genome-wide scan was performed for 175 newly recruited families with at least two siblings suffering from a psychotic disorder. Best-estimate consensus procedures were used to arrive at diagnoses, and...
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