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Association analysis between rs6184 and rs6180 polymorphisms of growth hormone receptor gene regarding skeletal-facial profile in a Colombian population.
European journal of orthodontics - 27 Jul 2018
Tobón-Arroyave Sergio Iván, Jiménez-Arbeláez Gustavo Adolfo, Alvarado-Gómez Viviana Andrea, Isaza-Guzmán Diana María, Flórez-Moreno Gloria Amparo, Pérez-Cano María Isabel
Abstract excerpt
Background/Objective: There is strong evidence that genetic factors may affect the craniofacial morphology. This study aimed to examine the association between the rs6184 and rs6180 polymorphic variants of the growth hormone receptor (GHR) gene and skeletal-facial profile in a Colombian population. Subjects/Methods: Saliva samples from 306 individuals ranging in age from 15 to 53 (mean 24.33) years were...
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