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Association between mitochondrial DNA haplogroup and myelodysplastic syndromes.
Genes, chromosomes & cancer - 1 Sept 2016
Poynter Jenny N, Richardson Michaela, Langer Erica, Hooten Anthony J, Roesler Michelle, Hirsch Betsy, Nguyen Phuong L, Cioc Adina, Warlick Erica, Ross Julie A
Abstract excerpt
Polymorphisms in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are used to group individuals into haplogroups reflecting human global migration and are associated with multiple diseases, including cancer. Here, we evaluate the association between mtDNA haplogroup and risk of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Cases were identified by the Minnesota Cancer Surveillance System. Controls were identified through the Minnesota State...
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