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Exploring correlation between bone metabolism markers and densitometric traits in extended families from Spain.
Bone - 1 Sept 2016
Athanasiadis Georgios, Arranz Laura, Ziyatdinov Andrey, Brunel Helena, Camacho Mercedes, Malouf Jorge, Sosa Nerea Hernandez-de, Vila Luis, Casademont Jordi, Soria Jose Manuel
Abstract excerpt
Osteoporosis is a common multifactorial disorder characterized by low bone mass and reduced bone strength that may cause fragility fractures. In recent years, there have been substantial advancements in the biochemical monitoring of bone metabolism through the measurement of bone turnover markers. Currently, good knowledge of the genetics of such markers has become an indispensable part of osteoporosis research....
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