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Genome-wide association study identifies GPC5 as a novel genetic locus protective against sudden cardiac arrest.
PloS one - 25 Mar 2010
Arking Dan E, Reinier Kyndaron, Post Wendy, Jui Jonathan, Hilton Gina, O'Connor Ashley, Prineas Ronald J, Boerwinkle Eric, Psaty Bruce M, Tomaselli Gordon F, Rea Thomas, Sotoodehnia Nona, Siscovick David S, Burke Gregory L, Marban Eduardo, Spooner Peter M, Chakravarti Aravinda, Chugh Sumeet S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Existing studies indicate a significant genetic component for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) provide an unbiased approach for identification of novel genes. We performed a GWAS to identify genetic determinants of SCA. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDI...
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