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Polymorphisms of the CLCN7 gene are associated with BMD in women.
Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research - 1 Nov 2005
Pettersson Ulrika, Albagha Omar M E, Mirolo Max, Taranta Anna, Frattini Annalisa, McGuigan Fiona E A, Vezzoni Paolo, Teti Anna, van Hul Wim, Reid David M, Villa Anna, Ralston Stuart H
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Here we show that a common polymorphism causing a valine to methionine amino acid substitution at codon 418 (V418M) in the CLCN7 gene is associated with femoral neck BMD in women. Our study adds to accumulating evidence that shows that common allelic variants in monogenic bone disease genes often contribute to BMD regulation in normal subjects. INTRODUCTION: The CLCN7 gene is a strong candidate for...
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