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A modifier gene alleviates hypothyroidism-induced hearing impairment in Pou1f1dw dwarf mice.
Genetics - 1 Oct 2011
Fang Qing, Longo-Guess Chantal, Gagnon Leona H, Mortensen Amanda H, Dolan David F, Camper Sally A, Johnson Kenneth R
Abstract excerpt
Thyroid hormone has pleiotropic effects on cochlear development, and genomic variation influences the severity of associated hearing deficits. DW/J-Pou1f1dw/dw mutant mice lack pituitary thyrotropin, which causes severe thyroid hormone deficiency and profound hearing impairment. To assess the genetic complexity of protective effects on hypothyroidism-induced hearing impairment, an F1 intercross was generated...
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