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Estrogen receptor alpha gene polymorphisms Pvu II and Xba I influence association between leptin receptor gene polymorphism (Gln223Arg) and bone mineral density in young men.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Dec 2002
Koh Jung-Min, Kim Duk J, Hong Jeong S, Park Joong Y, Lee Ki-Up, Kim Shin-Yoon, Kim Ghi S
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OBJECTIVE: The peak bone mass is recognized as an important determinant in the development of osteoporosis. We investigated associations between bone mineral density (BMD) and polymorphisms of the leptin receptor (LEPR) and estrogen receptor alpha (ERalpha) genes in young men. DESIGN: BMD, anthropometric characteristics, and serum leptin concentrations were measured in young men and compared with regard to the...
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