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The importance of the UGT1A1 variants in the development of osteopenia and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Scientific reports - 30 Aug 2021
Bogacz Anna, Kamiński Adam, Łochyńska Małgorzata, Uzar Izabela, Gorący Jarosław, Kotrych Daniel, Seremak-Mrozikiewicz Agnieszka, Czerny Bogusław
Abstract excerpt
The UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) is involved in the process of estrogen conjugation and elimination. The aim of the study was to analyze whether the UGT1A1 genetic variants are associated with the development of osteopenia and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. The analysis of the rs4148323 (UGT1A1*6) and rs3064744 (UGT1A1*28) variants in the UGT1A1 gene was conducted using real-time PCR. A...
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