Correlation between vitamin D receptor allele and bone mineral density.

doi:10.1111/j.1753-4887.1994.tb01409.x

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Correlation between vitamin D receptor allele and bone mineral density.

Nutrition reviews - 1 Apr 1994

Norman A W, Collins E D

Abstract excerpt

The risk of osteoporotic fracture (frequently occurring in the vertebrae, femur, or hip) is inversely related to the extent of bone mineral density. Evaluation of the gene coding for the vitamin D receptor (VDR) for the hormonally active form of vitamin D3, 1 alpha, 25(OH)2-vitamin D3, indicates...

Topics

Alleles
Bone Density
Female
Fractures, Bone
Humans
Male
Osteoporosis
Receptors, Calcitriol
Risk Factors

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