Recommendations for using standardised phenotypes in genetic association studies
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Genetic association studies of complex traits often rely on standardised quantitative phenotypes, such as percentage of predicted forced expiratory volume and body mass index to measure an underlying trait of interest (eg lung function, obesity). These phenotypes...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-07-01
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Series: | Human Genomics |
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Online Access: | http://www.humgenomics.com/content/3/4/308 |