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Association of GPR126 gene polymorphism with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in Chinese populations.
Genomics - 1 Feb 2015
Xu Ji-Feng, Yang Guang-hai, Pan Xiao-Hong, Zhang Shui-Jun, Zhao Chen, Qiu Bin-Song, Gu Hai-Feng, Hong Jian-Fei, Cao Li, Chen Yu, Xia Bing, Bi Qin, Wang Ya-Ping
Abstract excerpt
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 G protein-coupled receptor 126 (GPR126) gene and AIS predisposition, to identify the...
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