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Genetic predisposition to low bone mass is paralleled by an enhanced sensitivity to signals anabolic to the skeleton.
FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology - 1 Aug 2002
Judex Stefan, Donahue Leah-Rae, Rubin Clinton
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The structure of the adult skeleton is determined, in large part, by its genome. Whether genetic variations may influence the effectiveness of interventions to combat skeletal diseases remains unknown. The differential response of trabecular bone to an anabolic (low-level mechanical vibration) and a catabolic (disuse) mechanical stimulus were evaluated in three strains of adult mice. In low bone-mineral-density...
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