Article
Genetic interaction of purinergic P2X7 receptor and ER-α polymorphisms in susceptibility to osteoporosis in Chinese postmenopausal women.
Journal of bone and mineral metabolism - 1 Jul 2018
Wang Hui, Gong Chengxin, Liu Xingzi, Rao Shenqiang, Li Tao, He Luling, Nie Yijun, Wang Shuo, Zhong Peipei, Xue Yansong, Wang Jihong, Zhao Jiani, Zhou Yuru, Ding Lu, Tu Yunming, Yang Yuping, Xiong Chaopeng, Liang Shangdong, Xu Hong
Abstract excerpt
Osteoporosis (OP) is an increasing public health problem worldwide. Genetic factors are considered to be major contributors to the pathogenesis of OP. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of the purinergic P2X7 receptor (P2X7R) and estrogen receptor-α (ER-α) genes with OP risk, and the effect of the possible interaction between the two genes on predisposition to OP in Chinese postmenopausal...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
