Association analysis between <it>HOXD9</it> genes and the development of developmental dysplasia of the hip in Chinese female Han population

Association analysis between <it>HOXD9</it> genes and the development of developmental dysplasia of the hip in Chinese female Han population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a congenital or acquired deformation or misalignment of the hip joint which affects mainly females. We hypothesized that <it>HOXD9</it> gene could be regulated in acetabular siz...

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Main Authors: Tian Wei, Zhao Lixi, Wang Jing, Suo Peisu, Wang Jianmin, Cheng Longfei, Cheng Zhi, Jia Jian, Kan Shilian, Wang Binbin, Ma Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
HOXD9
Tag SNP
Association analysis
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/59

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