Article
Lack of association between suppressor of cytokine signaling-3 gene polymorphism and susceptibility and curve severity of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society - 1 Nov 2014
Zhu Feng, Qiao Jun, Qiu Xusheng, Xu Leilei, Liu Zhen, Zhu Zezhang, Qian Bangping, Sun Xu, Qiu Yong
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To explore whether the suppressor of cytokine signaling-3 (SOCS3) gene polymorphisms are associated with the susceptibility and abnormal growth pattern of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). METHODS: Three hundred and ninety eight AIS girls aged 10-18 years old were enrolled, and 367 age-matched healthy girls were recruited as controls. Only patients who had Cobb angles larger than 20º were included...
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