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Is GSN significant for hip BMD in female Caucasians?
Bone - 1 Jun 2014
Deng Fei-Yan, Zhu Wei, Zeng Yong, Zhang Ji-Gang, Yu Na, Liu Yao-Zhong, Liu Yong-Jun, Tian Qing, Deng Hong-Wen
Abstract excerpt
Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is more prevalent in females than in males. So far, the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying osteoporosis are unclear. Peripheral blood monocytes (PBMs) are precursors of bone-resorbing osteoclasts. This study aims to identify PBM-expressed proteins (genes) influencing hip BMD in humans. We utilized three independent study cohorts...
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