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Gene Environment Interactions Between the COL9A1 Gene and Maternal Drinking of Alcohol Contribute to the Risk of Congenital Talipes Equinovarus.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Jan 2021
Zhao Jianwu, Cai Fei, Liu Peng, Wei Jianjiang, Chen Qiang
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Background: Previous studies have indicated that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the risk of congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV). The COL9A1 gene encodes one of the three alpha chains of type IX collagen, which is a key collagen component of hyaline cartilage. Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of COL9A1 gene polymorphisms on susceptibility to CTEV in the Han Chinese population....
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