Article
Genome-wide association study identifies GAK and KLF12 associated with curve severity of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
PeerJ - 1 Jan 2026
Dai Zhicheng, Wu Zhichong, Xu Leilei, Feng Zhenhua, Qiu Yong, Zhu Zezhang
Abstract excerpt
Background: Genetic factors have been increasingly recognized as important contributors to the development and progression of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). However, the genetic basis underlying AIS curve severity remains largely unclear. The objective of this study is to identify novel genetic variants associated with curve severity in AIS through a genome-wide association study (GWAS). Methods: In the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
