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A genome-wide association study identifies a gene network of ADAMTS genes in the predisposition to pediatric stroke.
Blood - 20 Dec 2012
Arning Astrid, Hiersche Milan, Witten Anika, Kurlemann Gerhard, Kurnik Karin, Manner Daniela, Stoll Monika, Nowak-Göttl Ulrike
Abstract excerpt
Pediatric stroke is a rare but highly penetrant disease with a strong genetic background. Although there are an increasing number of genome-wide association studies (GWASs) for stroke in adults, such studies for stroke of pediatric onset are lacking. Here we report the results of the first GWAS on pediatric stroke using a large cohort of 270 family-based trios. GWAS was performed using the Illumina 370 CNV single...
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