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<i>MEIS1</i> and <i>BTBD9</i>: genetic association with restless leg syndrome in end stage renal disease

Barbara Schormair, Jens Plag, Maria Kaffe, Darina Czamara, W. Samtleben, Peter Lichtner, Andreas Ströhle, Ioannis Stefanidis, A. Vainas, Efthimios Dardiotis,

Journal of Medical Genetics · 2011 · 65 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

This is the first demonstration of a genetic influence on RLS in ESRD patients with BTBD9 being significantly associated. The extent of the genetic predisposition could vary between different subgroups of RLS in ESRD.

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