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FSHR gene polymorphisms influence bone mineral density and bone turnover in postmenopausal women.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Jul 2010
Rendina Domenico, Gianfrancesco Fernando, De Filippo Gianpaolo, Merlotti Daniela, Esposito Teresa, Mingione Alessandra, Nuti Ranuccio, Strazzullo Pasquale, Mossetti Giuseppe, Gennari Luigi
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OBJECTIVE: FSH, via its receptor (FSHR), influences bone remodeling and osteoclast proliferation and activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the FSHR gene on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover markers (bone alkaline...
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