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The association of IL-1beta, IL-2, and IL-6 gene polymorphisms with bone mineral density and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 1 Mar 2010
Czerny Bogusław, Kaminski Adam, Kurzawski Mateusz, Kotrych Daniel, Safranow Krzysztof, Dziedziejko Violetta, Bohatyrewicz Andrzej, Pawlik Andrzej
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OBJECTIVE: Osteoporosis is a common disorder with a strong genetic component. The genetics of osteoporosis impacts on the prediction, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of the disease. STUDY DESIGN: The aim of the present study was to examine associations between cytokine gene polymorphisms (IL-1beta, IL-2, IL-6) and bone mineral density (BMD) values in postmenopausal women. The study included 226 postmenopausal...
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