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A COL1A1 Sp1 binding site polymorphism predisposes to osteoporotic fracture by affecting bone density and quality.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Apr 2001
Mann V, Hobson E E, Li B, Stewart T L, Grant S F, Robins S P, Aspden R M, Ralston S H
Abstract excerpt
Osteoporosis is a common disease with a strong genetic component. We previously described a polymorphic Sp1 binding site in the COL1A1 gene that has been associated with osteoporosis in several populations. Here we explore the molecular mechanisms underlying this association. A meta-analysis show...
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