Publication Date:
2017-02-23
Description:
Sequence variant at 8q24.21 associates with sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation Nature Communications, Published online: 22 February 2017; doi:10.1038/ncomms14265 Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) can cause persistent sciatica, and in some cases surgery is required to relieve symptoms. Here, the authors carry out a genome-wide association study using microdiscectomy as an indicator of severe LDH, and find a locus on chromosome 8 associated with this condition.
Electronic ISSN:
2041-1723
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Natural Sciences in General
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Physics
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