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Genetic variation in SLC17A7 promoter associated with response to sport-related concussions.
Brain injury - 1 Jan 2016
Madura Stephanie A, McDevitt Jane K, Tierney Ryan T, Mansell Jamie L, Hayes David J, Gaughan John P, Krynetskiy Evgeny
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine the association of the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs74174284 within SLC17A7 promoter with concussion severity or duration. DESIGN: A between-subjects design was utilized. METHODS: Saliva samples and concussion severity and duration data were collected from 40 athletes diagnosed with a sport-related concussion by a physician, utilizing a standardized concussion assessment...
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