Article
Genetic analysis of steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association - 1 Jan 2003
Asano Takeshi, Takahashi Kenji A, Fujioka Mikihiro, Inoue Shigehiro, Satomi Yoshiko, Nishino Hoyoku, Tanaka Takashi, Hirota Yoshio, Takaoka Kunio, Nakajima Shigeo, Kubo Toshikazu
Abstract excerpt
With advanced organ transplantation technology, steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONF) is one of the most troublesome complications. Steroid sensitivity varies among individuals, and the involvement of polymorphism of various genes relating to steroid metabolism is suggested. The...
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