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A common variation in EDAR is a genetic determinant of shovel-shaped incisors.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Oct 2009
Kimura Ryosuke, Yamaguchi Tetsutaro, Takeda Mayako, Kondo Osamu, Toma Takashi, Haneji Kuniaki, Hanihara Tsunehiko, Matsukusa Hirotaka, Kawamura Shoji, Maki Koutaro, Osawa Motoki, Ishida Hajime, Oota Hiroki
Abstract excerpt
Shovel shape of upper incisors is a common characteristic in Asian and Native American populations but is rare or absent in African and European populations. Like other common dental traits, genetic polymorphisms involved in the tooth shoveling have not yet been clarified. In ectodysplasin A rece...
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