Table 3. Candidate genes evaluated.
| Gene | Chromosome | Number of SNPs that passed quality control |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium-activated chloride channel (CLCA) | 1p31 | 47 |
| Cystic fibrosis transmembrane receptor (CFTR) | 7q31 | 31 |
| Estrogen-related receptor alpha (ESRRA) | 11q13 | 9 |
| Lactoferrin (LTF) | 3q21 | 41 |
| Long palate, lung and nasal epithelium clone 1 (LPLUNC1) | 20q11 | 17 |