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Adiposity, estradiol, and genetic variants of steroid-metabolizing enzymes as determinants of bone mineral density.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Jan 2007
Zarrabeitia Maria T, Hernandez Jose L, Valero Carmen, Zarrabeitia Ana, Amado Jose A, Gonzalez-Macias Jesus, Riancho Jose A
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OBJECTIVES: Bone mineral density (BMD) is a complex trait resulting from the interplay of genetic and acquired factors. The objective of this study was to explore the influence of several anthropometric, lifestyle, genetic, and hormonal factors on BMD and analyze the possible differences in men and women. METHODS: We studied 572 individuals over 50 years of age (381 postmenopausal women and 191 men). Lumbar spine...
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