A polymorphic CA repeat sequence at the human calcitonin locus

被引:13
作者
Tsukamoto, K [1 ]
Emi, M [1 ]
机构
[1] Nippon Med Sch, Inst Gerontol, Dept Biol Mol, Nakahara Ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 211, Japan
关键词
CA repeat; calcitonin gene; calcium metabolism; osteoporosis; hyperparathyroidism;
D O I
10.1007/s100380050058
中图分类号
Q3 [遗传学];
学科分类号
071007 ; 090102 ;
摘要
A polymorphic dinucleotide (CA) repeat sequence was isolated from a genomic clone containing the human calcitonin gene at 11p15.2-p15.1. This polymorphism will be a useful marker in the genetic study of disorders affecting calcium metabolism including hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and osteoporosis.
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