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Association between the ESR1 -351A>G single nucleotide polymorphism (rs9340799) and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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 Dec 2014
Chen Suzan, Zhao Linlu, Roffey Darren M, Phan Philippe, Wai Eugene K
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PURPOSE: A single nucleotide polymorphism in the promoter region of the estrogen receptor alpha gene (ESR1), rs9340799, has been linked with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in several association studies with limited sample size and inconsistent findings. A systematic review can provide a comprehensive appraisal of literature evidence and a meta-analysis can obtain a more precise estimate of any...
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