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GWAS Study

Genome-wide significant locus of beta-trace protein, a novel kidney function biomarker, identified in European and African Americans.

Tin A, Astor BC, Boerwinkle E et al.

23328707 PubMed ID
GWAS Study Type
8454 Participants
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Chapter I

Publication Details

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Authors

TA
Tin A
AB
Astor BC
BE
Boerwinkle E
HR
Hoogeveen RC
CJ
Coresh J
KW
Kao WH
Chapter II

Abstract

Summary of the research findings

Beta-trace protein (BTP), measured in serum or plasma, has potential as a novel biomarker for kidney function. Little is known about the genes influencing BTP levels.

6,720 European ancestry individuals

Chapter III

Study Statistics

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8454
Total Participants
GWAS
Study Type
Yes
Replicated
1,734 African American individuals
Replication Participants
African American or Afro-Caribbean, European
Ancestry
U.S.
Recruitment Country
Chapter IV

Analysis

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