Abstract
The frequency of three selected mitochondrial DNA variations was compared between cases with schizophrenia and two groups of unrelated controls: screened adults and neonates. The comparisons were conducted separately among Caucasians and African-Americans. No significant differences were detected, suggesting that the variants may not be associated with schizophrenia. Limitations of the study are discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Black People / genetics
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Black or African American
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Cytochrome b Group / genetics
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DNA Mutational Analysis
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DNA, Mitochondrial / genetics*
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease
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Genetic Variation
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Genotype
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Pennsylvania / epidemiology
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RNA, Ribosomal / genetics
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Schizophrenia / epidemiology
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Schizophrenia / genetics*
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White People / genetics
Substances
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Cytochrome b Group
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DNA, Mitochondrial
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RNA, Ribosomal
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RNA, ribosomal, 12S