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Polymorphism at the mucin-like protocadherin gene influences susceptibility to gallstone disease.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 20 Nov 2011
Chuang Shih-Chang, Hsi Edward, Wang Shen-Nien, Yu Ming-Lung, Lee King-Teh, Juo Suh-Hang Hank
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Gallstone disease (GSD) is a common disease that can be caused by environmental influences, common genetic factors and their interactions. Mucin glycoproteins may be one important factor for GSD. We conducted a case-control study to investigate the relationship between the mucin-like protocadherin (MUPCDH) gene polymorphisms and GSD. METHODS: The study included 452 GSD cases and 491 healthy controls...
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