Microsatellite markers for the candidate genes selected
| Candidate gene | Chromosomal location | Marker | Heterozygosity | Genetic distance to gene (cM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) | 8p22 | D8S1145 | 0.73 | 8 |
| D8S261 | 0.78 | 3.2 | ||
| D8S282 | 0.71 | 2.6 | ||
| α-adducin (ADD1) | 4p16.3 | D4S2366 | 0.79 | 12.4 |
| D4S43 | 0.75 | 0.6 | ||
| Angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AT1) | 3q21-q25 | CA repeat polymorphism | 0.64 | 3′ flanking egion |
| Vasopressin receptor 1A (VAPR1A) | 12q14-q15 | D12S398 | 0.67 | 7.3 |