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Association of collagen type I alpha1 gene polymorphism with bone mineral density in osteoporotic women in Serbia.
Journal of women's health (2002) - 1 Jul 2010
Trajkovic Katarina, Perovic Milka, Tarasjev Aleksej, Pilipovic Nada, Popovic Vera, Kanazir Selma
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The collagen type I alpha1 (COLIA1) gene encodes for a major bone protein and is a strong candidate for genetic control of bone mineral density (BMD). COLIA1 gene polymorphism is associated with reduced BMD and increased fracture incidence. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between COLIA1 gene polymorphism and BMD in Serbian women. METHODS: The women were divided into groups...
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