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Analysis of EIF4G1 in ethnic Chinese.
BMC neurology - 26 Apr 2013
Li Kai, Tang Bei-sha, Guo Ji-feng, Lou Ming-xing, Lv Zhan-yun, Liu Zhen-hua, Tian Yun, Song Cheng-yuan, Xia Kun, Yan Xin-xiang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4-gamma 1 (EIF4G1) gene mutations have recently been reported in autosomal dominant, late-onset Parkinson's disease (LOPD). We carried out genetic analysis to determine the prevalence of EIF4G1 variants in an ethnic Chinese population and to better understand the association between EIF4G1 and PD. METHODS: We conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis of EIF4G1...
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