Microsatellites and SNPs linkage analysis in a Sardinian genetic isolate confirms several essential hypertension loci previously identified in different populations

• Main Authors: Picciau Andrea (Author), Sassu Alessandro (Author), Persico Ivana (Author), Fraumene Cristina (Author), Cabras Valentina (Author), Adamo Mauro (Author), Pirastu Nicola (Author), Fanciulli Manuela (Author), Concas Maria P (Author), Mocci Evelina (Author), Prodi Dionigio A (Author), Serra Donatella (Author), Biino Ginevra (Author), Pirastu Mario (Author), Angius Andrea (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A multiplicity of study designs such as gene candidate analysis, genome wide search (GWS) and, recently, whole genome association studies have been employed for the identification of the genetic components of essential hypertension (...