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The association study of calmodulin 1 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2014
Zhang Yu, Gu Zuchao, Qiu Guixing
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common pediatric spinal deformity affecting 1% to 3% of the population, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) accounts for approximately 80% of these cases; however, the etiology and pathogenesis of AIS are still uncertain. The current study aims to identify the relationship between calmodulin 1 (CALM1) gene and AIS predisposition, to identify the relationship...
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