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Genetic dissection of canine hip dysplasia phenotypes and osteoarthritis reveals three novel loci.
BMC genomics - 27 Dec 2019
Mikkola Lea, Holopainen Saila, Pessa-Morikawa Tiina, Lappalainen Anu K, Hytönen Marjo K, Lohi Hannes, Iivanainen Antti
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis continue to be prevalent problems in veterinary and human medicine. Canine hip dysplasia is particularly problematic as it massively affects several large-sized breeds and can cause a severe impairment of the quality of life. In Finland, the complex condition is categorized to five classes from normal to severe dysplasia, but the categorization includes several...
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