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Variance component linkage analysis indicates a QTL for femoral neck bone mineral density on chromosome 1p36.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Oct 2001
Devoto M, Specchia C, Li H H, Caminis J, Tenenhouse A, Rodriguez H, Spotila L D
Abstract excerpt
Osteoporosis is a common condition characterized by reduced skeletal strength and increased susceptibility to fracture. Eight million Americans over the age of 50 have osteoporosis of the femoral neck. The most important risk factor for osteoporosis is low bone mineral density (BMD), and several epidemiological studies have shown the importance of genetic factors in determining variability of BMD. An initial...
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