Association of a novel polymorphism of the β2-chimaerin gene (CHN2) with smoking.

doi:10.2310/JIM.0b013e3182a32ff9

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Association of a novel polymorphism of the β2-chimaerin gene (CHN2) with smoking.

Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research - 1 Oct 2013

Barrio-Real Laura, Barrueco Miguel, González-Sarmiento Rogelio, Caloca María J

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OBJECTIVE: The CHN2 gene encodes the β2-chimaerin, a Rac-specific guanosine-5'-triphosphatase activating protein with an important role in the establishment of functional brain circuitry by controlling axon pruning. Genetic studies suggest that the CHN2 gene harbors variants that contribute to ad...

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Association of a novel polymorphism of the β2-chimaerin gene (CHN2) with smoking.

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