Genetic risk factors for cerebrovascular disease in children with sickle cell disease: design of a case-control association study and genomewide screen

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The phenotypic heterogeneity of sickle cell disease is likely the result of multiple genetic factors and their interaction with the sickle mutation. High transcranial doppler (TCD) velocities define a subgroup of children with sickle...

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Main Authors: Brambilla Donald, Clair Betsy, McKie Virgil C, Snieder Harold, Adams Gaye T, Adams Robert J, Kutlar Ferdane, Kutlar Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/4/6