Suggestive linkage detected for blood pressure related traits on 2q and 22q in the population on the Samoan islands
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High blood pressure or hypertension is a major risk factor involved in the development of cardiovascular diseases. We conducted genome-wide variance component linkage analyses to search for loci influencing five blood pressure relate...
Main Authors: | Sun Guangyun, Tuitele John, Viali Satupaitea, Dai Feng, Åberg Karolina, Indugula Subba R, Deka Ranjan, Weeks Daniel E, McGarvey Stephen T |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-10-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/107 |
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