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Genetic Polymorphism of NUCKS1 Is Associated With the Susceptibility of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Spine - 1 Nov 2017
Xu Leilei, Xia Chao, Sun Weixiang, Qin Xiaodong, Qiu Yong, Zhu Zezhang
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STUDY DESIGN: A genetic association study. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether NUCKS1 is a susceptible gene of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in Chinese population and to further narrate its association with the clinical phenotypes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: AIS is characterized by late onset of menarche and disturbed growth rhythm. Previous studies showed that NUCKS1 is...
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