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Extent of linkage disequilibrium in the domestic cat, Felis silvestris catus, and its breeds.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Alhaddad Hasan, Khan Razib, Grahn Robert A, Gandolfi Barbara, Mullikin James C, Cole Shelley A, Gruffydd-Jones Timothy J, Häggström Jens, Lohi Hannes, Longeri Maria, Lyons Leslie A
Abstract excerpt
Domestic cats have a unique breeding history and can be used as models for human hereditary and infectious diseases. In the current era of genome-wide association studies, insights regarding linkage disequilibrium (LD) are essential for efficient association studies. The objective of this study is to investigate the extent of LD in the domestic cat, Felis silvestris catus, particularly within its breeds. A custom...
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