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The interplay of variants near LEKR and CCNL1 and social stress in relation to birth size.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Ali Khan Anokhi, Rodriguez Alina, Sebert Sylvain, Kaakinen Marika, Cauchi Stéphane, Froguel Philippe, Hartikainen Anna-Liisa, Pouta Anneli, Järvelin Marjo-Riitta
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: We previously identified via a genome wide association study variants near LEKR and CCNL1 and in the ADCY5 genes lead to lower birthweight. Here, we study the impact of these variants and social stress during pregnancy, defined as social adversity and neighborhood disparity, on infant birth size. We aimed to determine whether the addition of genetic variance magnified the observed associations....
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