Abstract
The gene, BTBD9, was recently linked to restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movements and iron status in humans. In a homologous region in mouse, an area containing btbd9 was also identified as being related to iron homeostasis. This finding is important as iron status in brain has been implicated in restless legs syndrome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 513-514 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Genes, Brain and Behavior |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs |
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State | Published - Jul 2008 |
Keywords
- Btbd9
- Bxd
- Glo1
- Iron
- Qtl
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics
- Neurology
- Behavioral Neuroscience