Article
Lack of association to a NRG1 missense polymorphism in schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in a Costa Rican population.
Schizophrenia research - 1 Sept 2011
Moon Emily, Rollins Brandi, Mesén Andrea, Sequeira Adolfo, Myers Richard M, Akil Huda, Watson Stanley J, Barchas Jack, Jones Edward G, Schatzberg Alan, Bunney William E, DeLisi Lynn E, Byerley William, Vawter Marquis P
Abstract excerpt
A missense polymorphism in the NRG1 gene, Val>Leu in exon 11, was reported to increase the risk of schizophrenia in selected families from the Central Valley region of Costa Rica (CVCR). The present study investigated the relationship between three NRG1 genetic variants, rs6994992, rs3924999, and Val>Leu missense polymorphism in exon 11, in cases and selected controls from an isolated population from the CVCR....
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