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The relationship between vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and bone density, osteocalcin level and growth in adolescents.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 May 2010
Ozaydin Eda, Dayangac-Erden Didem, Erdem-Yurter Hayat, Derman Orhan, Coşkun Turgay
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: The relationship between vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and bone density, osteocalcin and growth was investigated. SUBJECTS: Eighty eight adolescents aged between 8-15, with no history of illness influencing the level of bone parameters, were examined in our study. METHODS: Areal BMD for lumbar spine (L1-4) was assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Height and weight...
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