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Vitamin d-receptor gene polymorphisms and vertebral bone density in men with idiopathic hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 1 Jan 2000
Ozisik G, Mergen H, Ozata M, Uyanik C, Caglayan S, Turan M, Bolu E, Ilgin S, Oner R, Ozdemir I C, Oner C
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BACKGROUND: Optimal peak bone mass is closely related to sufficient and appropriately timed androgen release. However, attainment of peak bone mass in men, as in women, is under genetic control, as well as being subject to hormonal and mutational effects. With increasing recognition of osteoporosis and related fractures in men, it is of interest to consider whether there is relationship between bone density and...
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