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Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 and vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms in relation to vitamin D levels in menopause.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Jan 2006
Zajickova Katerina, Hill Martin, Vankova Marketa, Zofkova Ivana
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BACKGROUND: The low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (LRP5) gene has been recently identified as a novel candidate for osteoporosis. The c.4037C>T polymorphism in the LRP5 gene has been associated with bone mass variance in general population. In contrast, the IVS8+443G>A polymorphi...
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