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.
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.
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