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Genome-wide pooling approach identifies SPATA5 as a new susceptibility locus for alopecia areata.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Mar 2012
Forstbauer Lina M, Brockschmidt Felix F, Moskvina Valentina, Herold Christine, Redler Silke, Herzog Alexandra, Hillmer Axel M, Meesters Christian, Heilmann Stefanie, Albert Florian, Alblas Margrieta, Hanneken Sandra, Eigelshoven Sibylle, Giehl Kathrin A, Jagielska Dagny, Blume-Peytavi Ulrike, Garcia Bartels Natalie, Kuhn Jennifer, Hennies Hans Christian, Goebeler Matthias, Jung Andreas, Peitsch Wiebke K, Kortüm Anne-Katrin, Moll Ingrid, Kruse Roland, Lutz Gerhard, Wolff Hans, Blaumeiser Bettina, Böhm Markus, Kirov George, Becker Tim, Nöthen Markus M, Betz Regina C
Abstract excerpt
Alopecia areata (AA) is a common hair loss disorder, which is thought to be a tissue-specific autoimmune disease. Previous research has identified a few AA susceptibility genes, most of which are implicated in autoimmunity. To identify new genetic variants and further elucidate the genetic basis of AA, we performed a genome-wide association study using the strategy of pooled DNA genotyping (729 cases, 656...
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