The HumARA genotype is linked to spinal and bulbar muscular dystrophy and some further disease risks and should no longer be used as a DNA marker for forensic purposes

Int J Legal Med. 2005 May;119(3):179-80. doi: 10.1007/s00414-005-0525-0. Epub 2005 Feb 3.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Bulbar Palsy, Progressive / genetics*
  • Coronary Disease / genetics
  • DNA Fingerprinting / ethics*
  • Genetic Markers
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male / genetics
  • Male
  • Muscular Dystrophies / genetics*
  • Neoplasms / genetics
  • Receptors, Androgen / genetics*
  • Risk Factors
  • Spermatogenesis / genetics

Substances

  • Genetic Markers
  • Receptors, Androgen