Genetic susceptibility of intervertebral disc degeneration among young Finnish adults

• Main Authors: Kelempisioti Anthi (Author), Eskola Pasi J (Author), Okuloff Annaleena (Author), Karjalainen Ulla (Author), Takatalo Jani (Author), Daavittila Iita (Author), Niinimäki Jaakko (Author), Sequeiros Roberto B (Author), Tervonen Osmo (Author), Solovieva Svetlana (Author), Kao Patrick YP (Author), Song You-Qiang (Author), Cheung Kenneth MC (Author), Chan Danny (Author), Ala-Kokko Leena (Author), Järvelin Marjo-Riitta (Author), Karppinen Jaro (Author), Männikkö Minna (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...