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Notch polymorphisms associated with sensitivity of noise induced hearing loss among Chinese textile factory workers.
BMC medical genetics - 14 Sept 2018
Ding Enmin, Liu Jing, Shen Huanxi, Gong Wei, Zhang Hengdong, Song Haiyan, Zhu Baoli
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a polygenic disease involving both genetic and environmental factors, and is one of the most important occupational health hazards worldwide. To date, the influence of Notch1 variants on the risk to develop NIHL has not been illuminated. This study was conducted to explore the effects of Notch1 polymorphisms on individual susceptibility to NIHL. METHODS: A total of...
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