Insulin-like growth factors and bone mineral density in African American and white girls

Objectives: African American children have greater bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) than white children. We examined the hypothesis that differences in insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) are important determinants of BMD during childhood. Methods: We measured IGFs and IGF bi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of pediatrics 2000-12, Vol.137 (6), p.826-832
Hauptverfasser:	Yanovski, Jack A., Sovik, Kara N., Nguyen, Tuc T., Sebring, Nancy G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Black or African American Black People Body Mass Index Bone Density - physiology Child Diseases of the osteoarticular system Female Humans Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Proteins - blood Insulin-Like Growth Factor I - metabolism Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Miscellaneous. Osteoarticular involvement in other diseases Osteoarticular system. Muscles Radionuclide investigations Socioeconomic Factors White People
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