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Frequencies of interleukin-6, GST and progesterone receptor gene polymorphisms in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density.
Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina - 1 Jan 2014
Moura Katia Franco, Haidar Mauro, Bonduki Claúdio, Feldner Paulo Cezar, Silva Ismael, Soares José Maria, Girão Manoel João
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD). Studies have shown that some of the genetic components relating to lower BMD may be detected by polymorphisms. Our aim was to evaluate the frequencies of interleukin-6, GST and progesterone receptor gene polymorphisms in postmenopausal women with low BMD. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study, conducted...
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