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Vitamin D receptor genotypes are associated with bone mass in patients with Turner syndrome.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Jan 2011
Peralta López María, Miras Mirta, Silvano Liliana, Pérez Adriana, Muñoz Liliana, Centeno Viviana, Sobrero Gabriela, Ulla María, Tolosa de Talamoni Nori
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Turner syndrome (TS) patients present low bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk, probably due to a genetic defect aggravated by hormonal deficiency. AIM: To study the relationship between vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms and BMD and bone parameters in TS patients. METHODS: DNA from 65 TS patients and 110 controls was amplified by PCR and digested with FokI, BsmI and ApaI...
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