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The influence of VDR genotype and exercise on ultrasound parameters in young adult Japanese women.
Journal of physiological anthropology and applied human science - 1 Mar 2004
Omasu Fumihiro, Kitagawa Jun, Koyama Katsuhiro, Asakawa Kazumi, Yokouchi Juri, Ando Daisuke, Nakahara Yoshibumi
Abstract excerpt
We investigated the relation between the vitamin D receptor (VDR) genotype and bone mass including the effect of exercise history as a measure of physical activity. BUA (broadband ultrasound attenuation), SOS (speed of sound) and Stiffness index of the calcaneus were measured using an ultrasound...
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