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Association of CYP19 gene polymorphism with vertebral fractures in Japanese postmenopausal women.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Jun 2012
Koudu Yasuko, Onouchi Tsuneko, Hosoi Takayuki, Horiuchi Toshiyuki
Abstract excerpt
This study investigates aromatase gene polymorphism, which might influence bone strength in terms of mineral density and quality. We explored the relationship between CYP19 polymorphisms and vertebral fractures in postmenopausal Japanese women. In addition, we compared estrogen and testosterone levels in Japanese postmenopausal women with and without fractures. Osteoporotic postmenopausal women showed higher...
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