Genome-wide association identifies TBX5 as candidate gene for osteochondrosis providing a functional link to cartilage perfusion as initial factor

Genome-wide association identifies TBX5 as candidate gene for osteochondrosis providing a functional link to cartilage perfusion as initial factor

Osteochondrosis (OC) is an orthopedic syndrome of the joints that occurs in children and adolescents and domestic animals, particularly pigs, horses, and dogs. OC is the most frequent cause of leg weakness in rapidly growing pigs causing animal welfare issues and economic losses. In this study, a ge...

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Main Authors: Noppawan eRangkasenee, Eduard eMuràni, Ronald M Brunner, Karl eSchellander, Ulas M Cinar, Henning eLuther, Andreas eHofer, Monika eStoll, Anika eWitten, Siriluck ePonsuksili, Klaus eWimmers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
Osteochondrosis
pigs
polymorphism
epistatis
genomewide association
leg weakness
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fgene.2013.00078/full

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