Distinct variants at LIN28B influence growth in height from birth to adulthood.

Distinct variants at LIN28B influence growth in height from birth to adulthood.

We have studied the largely unknown genetic underpinnings of height growth by using a unique resource of longitudinal childhood height data available in Finnish population cohorts. After applying GWAS mapping of potential genes influencing pubertal height growth followed by further characterization...

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Main Authors: Widén, E, Ripatti, S, Cousminer, D, Surakka, I, Lappalainen, T, Järvelin, MR, Eriksson, J, Raitakari, O, Salomaa, V, Sovio, U, Hartikainen, A, Pouta, A, McCarthy, M, Osmond, C, Kajantie, E, Lehtimäki, T, Viikari, J, Kähönen, M, Tyler-Smith, C, Freimer, N, Hirschhorn, J, Peltonen, L, Palotie, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010

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