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A role for the MEGF6 gene in predisposition to osteoporosis.
Annals of human genetics - 1 Mar 2021
Teerlink Craig C, Jurynec Michael J, Hernandez Rolando, Stevens Jeff, Hughes Dana C, Brunker Cherie P, Rowe Kerry, Grunwald David J, Facelli Julio C, Cannon-Albright Lisa A
Abstract excerpt
Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disorder characterized by deterioration of bone tissue. The set of genetic factors contributing to osteoporosis is not completely specified. High-risk osteoporosis pedigrees were analyzed to identify genes that may confer susceptibility to disease. Candidate predisposition variants were identified initially by whole exome sequencing of affected-relative pairs, approximately...
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