Using an uncertainty-coding matrix in Bayesian regression models for haplotype-specific risk detection in family association studies.

Haplotype association studies based on family genotype data can provide more biological information than single marker association studies. Difficulties arise, however, in the inference of haplotype phase determination and in haplotype transmission/non-transmission status. Incorporation of the uncer...

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Main Authors: Yung-Hsiang Huang, Mei-Hsien Lee, Wei J Chen, Chuhsing Kate Hsiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3137600?pdf=render