Genetics of Paget’s disease of bone

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Paget's disease of bone (PDB) is a common metabolic bone disease characterised by focal areas of increased bone turnover, which primarily affects people over the age of 55 years. Genetic factors have a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of PDB and are probably the main predisposing factor for the disease. The genetic contribution to PDB susceptibility ranges from rare pathogenic mutations in the single gene...

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