Analysis of <it>vkorc1 </it>polymorphisms in Norway rats using the roof rat as outgroup

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Certain mutations in the vitamin K epoxide reductase subcomponent 1 gene (<it>vkorc1</it>) mediate rodent resistance to warfarin and other anticoagulants. Testing for resistance often involves analysis of the <it>vk...

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Main Authors: Borchert Jeff N, Moore Anthony, Song Ying, Díaz Juan C, Kohn Michael H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/11/43