Genome-Wide Scan and Fine-Mapping Linkage Study of Androgenetic Alopecia Reveals a Locus on Chromosome 3q26

    March 2008 in “ American Journal of Human Genetics ”
    Axel M. Hillmer, Antonia Flaquer, Sandra Hanneken … Markus M. Nöthen
    Studysummary This study located a potential genetic link for androgenetic alopecia on chromosome 3q26, marking an early step in identifying new susceptibility genes for male pattern baldness.
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