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The ALUI calcitonin receptor gene polymorphism (TT) is associated with low bone mineral density and susceptibility to osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Gynecologic and obstetric investigation - 1 Jan 2003
Tsai Fuu-Jen, Chen Wen-Chi, Chen Huey-Yi, Tsai Chang-Hai
Abstract excerpt
Osteoporosis is a common disorder with a strong genetic component. Our aim was to evaluate the correlation of the ALUI calcitonin receptor gene polymorphism to bone mineral density and their relationship to osteoporosis. We determined the ALUI calcitonin receptor gene polymorphism using polymerase chain reaction-based restriction analysis in 167 postmenopausal women in Taiwan. The polymorphism was detected by the...
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