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A systematic review and meta-analysis of common mutations of SLC26A4 gene in Asian populations.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology - 1 Oct 2013
Du Wan, Guo Yufen, Wang Changlan, Wang Yanli, Liu Xiaowen
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OBJECTIVES: The IVS7-2A>G (c.919-2A>G) and p.H723R (c.2168A>G) mutations of SLC26A4 gene are recognized as a risk factor for the non-syndromic hearing loss. To elucidate the variable results, a meta-analysis and systematic review was performed from all case-control studies by pooling data on them. METHODS: The case-control studies were assessed with a modification of the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). The strength...
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