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Genetics and aetiology of Pagetic disorders of bone.
Archives of biochemistry and biophysics - 15 May 2008
Helfrich Miep H, Hocking Lynne J
Abstract excerpt
Paget's disease of bone (PDB) is a late-onset disorder characterised by focal areas of increased bone turnover containing enlarged hyperactive osteoclasts. The disease has a strong genetic predisposition and mutations in SQSTM1 have been associated with familial and sporadic disease in up to 40%...
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