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Association between NR3C1 gene polymorphisms and age-related hearing impairment in Qingdao Chinese elderly.
BMC medical genomics - 28 Jul 2021
Song Wanxue, Cao Hainan, Zhang Dongfeng, Xu Haiyan, Zhang Qianqian, Wang Zhaoguo, Li Suyun, Wang Weijing, Hu Wenchao, Wang Bingling, Duan Haiping
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Age-related hearing impairment (ARHI) has attracted increasing attention recently. It is caused by genetic and environmental factors. A number of ARHI-related genes have been found. This study aimed to detect the potential association between NR3C1 gene polymorphisms and ARHI by means of weighted allele score. METHODS: A total of 861 participants from Qingdao city were selected by means of cluster...
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