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Polymorphisms of genes related to vitamin D metabolism and transportation and its relationship with the risk of osteoporosis: protocol for a multicentre prospective cohort study in China.
BMJ open - 24 Nov 2019
Wang Jing, Shu Bing, Li Chen-Guang, Xie Xing-Wen, Liang De, Chen Bo-Lai, Lin Xin-Chao, Wei Xu, Wang Liang, Leng Xiang-Yang, Zhou Ying-Jie, Chen Pei-Zhan, Tao Yu-Ren, Zhou Yong, Zhang Yan, Cui Xue-Jun, Lu Sheng, Wang Hui, Shi Qi, Wang Yong-Jun
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INTRODUCTION: Osteoporotic fracture is one of the most common causes of disability and a major contributor to medical care costs in many regions of the world. The polymorphisms of genes related to vitamin D metabolism and transportation are associated with variation in bone mineral density and the risk of osteoporosis. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The China Community-based Cohort of Osteoporosis study is an...
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