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The association of heat shock protein genetic polymorphisms with age-related hearing impairment in Taiwan.
Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale - 29 Apr 2021
Chang Ning-Chia, Yang Hua-Ling, Dai Chia-Yen, Lin Wen-Yi, Hsieh Meng-Hsuen, Chien Chen-Yu, Ho Kuen-Yao
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Age-related hearing impairment (ARHI) is a major disability among the elderly population. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) were found to be associated with ARHI in animal studies. The aim of this study was to analyze the associations of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of HSP genes with ARHI in an elderly population in Taiwan. METHODS: Participants ≥65 years of age were recruited for audiometric tests...
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