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Cannabinoid receptor type 2 gene is associated with human osteoporosis.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Nov 2005
Karsak Meliha, Cohen-Solal Martine, Freudenberg Jan, Ostertag Agnes, Morieux Caroline, Kornak Uwe, Essig Julia, Erxlebe Edda, Bab Itai, Kubisch Christian, de Vernejoul Marie-Christine, Zimmer Andreas
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Osteoporosis is one of the most common degenerative diseases. It is characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD) with an increased risk for bone fractures. There is a substantial genetic contribution to BMD, although the genetic factors involved in the pathogenesis of human osteoporosis ar...
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