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Serum uric acid distribution according to SLC22A12 W258X genotype in a cross-sectional study of a general Japanese population.
BMC medical genetics - 2 Mar 2011
Hamajima Nobuyuki, Naito Mariko, Hishida Asahi, Okada Rieko, Asai Yatami, Wakai Kenji
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although SLC22A12 258X allele was found among those with hypouricemia, it was unknown that serum uric acid distribution among those with SLC22A12 258X allele. This study examined serum uric acid (SUA) distribution according to SLC22A12 W258X genotype in a general Japanese population. METHODS: Subjects were 5,023 health checkup examinees (3,413 males and 1,610 females) aged 35 to 69 years with...
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