Association of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms with bone mineral density in postmenopausal women of Hellenic origin

Objectives: There are numerous indications that genetic factors play an important role in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, a common condition characterized by reduced bone mass and increased fracture risk. The vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene has been suggested as a possible candidate gene for the reg...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Maturitas 2003-07, Vol.45 (3), p.191-197
Hauptverfasser:	Douroudis, K., Tarassi, K., Ioannidis, G., Giannakopoulos, F., Moutsatsou, P., Thalassinos, N., Papasteriades, Chr
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Bone Density - genetics Bone mineral density Diseases of the osteoarticular system Female Humans Medical sciences Osteoporosis Osteoporosis. Osteomalacia. Paget disease Polymorphism, Genetic Polymorphisms Postmenopause - genetics Receptors, Calcitriol - genetics VDR genotypes Vitamin D receptor
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