Novel protective and risk loci in hip dysplasia in German Shepherds.
Canine hip dysplasia is a common, non-congenital, complex and hereditary disorder. It can inflict severe pain via secondary osteoarthritis and lead to euthanasia. An analogous disorder exists in humans. The genetic background of hip dysplasia in both species has remained ambiguous despite rigorous s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-07-01
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| Series: | PLoS Genetics |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1008197 |