The phrase
"genetic subtype" refers to a specific variation or category within a larger group or category of genes. It helps to differentiate and classify the different variations that exist within a certain set of genes.
Full definition
«We've focused our lens on these risks in a small population with a specific
genetic subtype of schizophrenia, where the connection between birth factors and risk of developing schizophrenia is noticeably stronger.»
In summary, our findings suggest that the
specific genetic subtypes of B. burgdorferi sensu stricto influence disease pathogenesis.
Le Beau is a leading authority in hematologic malignancies and her groundbreaking research led to the discovery that there are several
distinct genetic subtypes of therapy - related leukemias.
Members of the section have discovered three of the nine
genetic subtypes of HPS, and serve as authorities on the clinical and basic research aspects of this group of diseases.
However, dependent on
the genetic subtype and the age of the patient, only about half of those with AML respond to this kind of treatment.
«This is the first time anybody has been able to separate out
a genetic subtype of schizophrenia and show abnormal brain volume and shape correlated with it,» says Gurling.
This study suggests that a major determinant of the risk for hematogenous dissemination of B. burgdorferi in Lyme disease patients with erythema migrans is
the genetic subtype of the infecting strain in the skin.
There may be
some genetic subtypes of animals who fail to recognize viral protein antigens.