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Androgen receptor CAG repeat polymorphism in males of six non‐human primate species
Author(s) -
Mubiru James N.,
Cavazos Nicole,
Hemmat Peggah,
GarciaForey Magdalena,
Shade Robert E.,
Rogers Jeffrey
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of medical primatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.31
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1600-0684
pISSN - 0047-2565
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0684.2011.00517.x
Subject(s) - microsatellite , biology , primate , androgen receptor , polymorphism (computer science) , genetics , androgen , nonhuman primate , zoology , genotype , evolutionary biology , allele , endocrinology , gene , ecology , hormone , prostate cancer , cancer
Background Androgen receptor [CAG] n microsatellite has been linked to human diseases. Methods Six non‐human primates were genotyped for the [CAG] n microsatellite. Results Marmosets and macaques are monomorphic, while mangabeys, baboons, and chimpanzees are polymorphic. Conclusions Non‐human primates that are polymorphic for the microsatellite are candidate animal models for CAG‐related diseases.