Article
Association of MTHFR C667T polymorphism with bone mineral density and fracture risk: an updated meta-analysis.
Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA - 1 Nov 2012
Wang H, Liu C
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: This meta-analysis investigated the association of C677T polymorphism in MTHFR gene with bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk. The results suggested that C677T polymorphism was marginally associated with fracture risk. In addition, this polymorphism was modestly associated wit...
Topics
- Aged
- Bone Density
- Female
- Femur Neck
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Hip Joint
- Humans
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Male
- Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (NADPH2)
- Middle Aged
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporotic Fractures
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Publication Bias
