A novel synonymous SNP in PITX3 is associated with Parkinson’s disease in a Chinese population

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 3 (PITX3) is an important transcription factor for differentiation and survival of dopaminergic neurons. Recent reports have shown a strong association of polymorphisms in the PITX3 gene with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our stu...

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Main Authors: Yaxing Gui, Yijia Zhao, Hai Liu, Jiang Fu, Zhongping Xu, Xingyue Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2012-02-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
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Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1437