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HLA-A gene polymorphisms contribute to osteoporosis susceptibility in postmenopausal Han Chinese women.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 28 Aug 2015
Li S M, Guo H, Yang H J, Lv M Q, Zhou D X
Abstract excerpt
Osteoporosis is a common disease characterized by low bone mineral density, deterioration in bone microarchitecture, and increased fracture risk and is more prevalent in postmenopausal women. HLA is a complex gene family; previous studies have shown that it plays an important role in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis among Japanese and Greek populations. Prompted by these findings, this study was designed to...
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