title: A genetic linkage map of chromosome 17.
abstract: We have developed a genetic linkage map of 19 markers (including nine genes) on human chromosome 17, providing 13 reference points along virtually the entire length of this chromosome. The map covers an estimated 149 cM in length (sex-averaged), with a total length of 214 cM in females and 95 cM in males. This sex difference appears to be significant along virtually the entire length of the map. This map will be useful both for providing reference points for fine structure genetic and physical mapping and for genetic linkage studies of diseases, including von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
authors.affiliation: Neurogenetics Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Haines
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Ozelius
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: McFarlane
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Menon
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tzall
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Martiniuk
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hirschhorn
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Gusella
mesh_terms: D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002874:Chromosome Mapping; D002886:Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005260:Female; D008040:Genetic Linkage; D005819:Genetic Markers / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011995:Recombination, Genetic; D012984:Software
chemical_list: D005819:Genetic Markers