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Nucleotide variations in genes encoding carbonic anhydrase 8 and 10 associated with femoral bone mineral density in Japanese female with osteoporosis.
Journal of bone and mineral metabolism - 1 Jan 2009
Mori Seijiro, Kou Ikuyo, Sato Hidenori, Emi Mitsuru, Ito Hideki, Hosoi Takayuki, Ikegawa Shiro
Abstract excerpt
Osteoporosis is a multi-factorial common disease, which is caused by combination of genetic as well as environmental factors. Among several factors, osteoclast acidification pathways during bone resorption might play an important role. Carbonic anhydrases, consisting of a gene family, are essential for pH regulation by the osteoclast. Clinically, use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors has been known to be...
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