Genetic susceptibility of intervertebral disc degeneration among young Finnish adults

Genetic susceptibility of intervertebral disc degeneration among young Finnish adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Disc degeneration (DD) is a common condition that progresses with aging. Although the events leading to DD are not well understood, a significant genetic influence has been found. This study was undertaken to assess the association b...

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Main Authors: Kelempisioti Anthi, Eskola Pasi J, Okuloff Annaleena, Karjalainen Ulla, Takatalo Jani, Daavittila Iita, Niinimäki Jaakko, Sequeiros Roberto B, Tervonen Osmo, Solovieva Svetlana, Kao Patrick YP, Song You-Qiang, Cheung Kenneth MC, Chan Danny, Ala-Kokko Leena, Järvelin Marjo-Riitta, Karppinen Jaro, Männikkö Minna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/12/153

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