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Impact of common variation in bone-related genes on type 2 diabetes and related traits.
Diabetes - 1 Aug 2012
Billings Liana K, Hsu Yi-Hsiang, Ackerman Rachel J, Dupuis Josée, Voight Benjamin F, Rasmussen-Torvik Laura J, Hercberg Serge, Lathrop Mark, Barnes Daniel, Langenberg Claudia, Hui Jennie, Fu Mao, Bouatia-Naji Nabila, Lecoeur Cecile, An Ping, Magnusson Patrik K, Surakka Ida, Ripatti Samuli, Christiansen Lene, Dalgård Christine, Folkersen Lasse, Grundberg Elin, Eriksson Per, Kaprio Jaakko, Ohm Kyvik Kirsten, Pedersen Nancy L, Borecki Ingrid B, Province Michael A, Balkau Beverley, Froguel Philippe, Shuldiner Alan R, Palmer Lyle J, Wareham Nick, Meneton Pierre, Johnson Toby, Pankow James S, Karasik David, Meigs James B, Kiel Douglas P, Florez Jose C
Abstract excerpt
Exploring genetic pleiotropy can provide clues to a mechanism underlying the observed epidemiological association between type 2 diabetes and heightened fracture risk. We examined genetic variants associated with bone mineral density (BMD) for association with type 2 diabetes and glycemic traits...
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