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Variations in RANK gene are associated with adult height in Caucasians

Authors :
Yuan Chen
Dong-Hai xiong
Tie-Lin Yang
Fang Yang
Hui Jiang
Feng Zhang
Hui Shen
Peng Xiao
Recker, Robert R.
Hong-Wen Deng
Source :
American Journal of Human Biology. July-August, 2007, Vol. 19 Issue 4, 559-565
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The robust family based association test is used to test 18 single nucleotide polymorphisms and seven haplo-type blocks covering the full transcript length of the RANK gene. Study suggests that RANK polymorphisms contribute to adult height variation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10420533
Volume :
19
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Human Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.168155312