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Genome-wide association study identifies loci affecting blood copper, selenium and zinc.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Oct 2013
Evans David M, Zhu Gu, Dy Veronica, Heath Andrew C, Madden Pamela A F, Kemp John P, McMahon George, St Pourcain Beate, Timpson Nicholas J, Golding Jean, Lawlor Debbie A, Steer Colin, Montgomery Grant W, Martin Nicholas G, Smith George Davey, Whitfield John B
Abstract excerpt
Genetic variation affecting absorption, distribution or excretion of essential trace elements may lead to health effects related to sub-clinical deficiency. We have tested for allelic effects of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on blood copper, selenium and zinc in a genome-wide association study using two adult cohorts from Australia and the UK. Participants were recruited in Australia from twins and their...
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