Gene by environment QTL mapping through multiple trait analyses in blood pressure salt-sensitivity: identification of a novel QTL in rat chromosome 5

<p/> <p>Background</p> <p>The genetic mechanisms underlying interindividual blood pressure variation reflect the complex interplay of both genetic and environmental variables. The current standard statistical methods for detecting genes involved in the regulation mechanisms o...

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Main Authors: Tôrres César H, Pereira Alexandre C, Soler Júlia, Krieger José E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-05-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/7/47