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[Association between insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor gene polymorphisms and with susceptibility to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis].
Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery] - 1 Dec 2009
Liu Wen-jun, Qiu Yong, Chen Zhi-jun, Liu Zhen, Shu Hao, Wang Xin-hua, Sun Chao
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) gene polymorphisms and with susceptibility to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). METHODS: This study included 200 patients with AIS and 200 healthy controls. Height, menarche status, curve pattern, Cobb angle, and Risser sign in female patients were recorded. Blood samples were taken form each subject by venipuncture....
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