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Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping methodology for continuous
normally distributed traits
is the subject of much attention in the literature. Binary trait locus
(BTL) mapping in experimental
populations has received much less attention. BTL are thought of as one
or two loci of major effect
that are primarily responsible for the binary trait of interest. In the
case of incomplete penetrance, a
binary trait by definition has only two possible values, and the
penetrance parameter is restricted to
values between zero and one.
We use a
general probability model
based on classical transmission genetics to
develop a likelihood for the
binary phenotype
and to estimate recombination and penetrance for multiple
BTL under complex genetic models.
A new SAS procedure, PROC BTL, has been developed and is freely
available by request.
PROC BTL includes model selection
for a wide range of model selection criteria and implements all of the
standard model selection
techniques.
Full BTL documentation
References:
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