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"Single nucleotide polymorphisms of the OPG/RANKL system genes in primary hyperparathyroidism and their relationship with bone mineral density".
BMC medical genetics - 20 Dec 2011
Piedra María, García-Unzueta María T, Berja Ana, Paule Blanca, Lavín Bernardo A, Valero Carmen, Riancho José A, Amado José A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) affects mainly cortical bone. It is thought that parathyroid hormone (PTH) indirectly regulates the activity of osteoclasts by means of the osteoprotegerin/ligand of the receptor activator of nuclear factor-κβ (OPG/RANKL) system. Several studies have confirmed that OPG (osteoprotegerin) and RANKL (ligand of the receptor activator of nuclear factor-κβ) loci are...
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