Vitamin D receptor gene variants: implications for therapy.

doi:10.1016/s0959-437x(96)80015-3

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Vitamin D receptor gene variants: implications for therapy.

Current opinion in genetics & development - 1 Jun 1996

Eisman J A

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Osteoporosis is a major health problem in virtually all societies where its incidence and impact have been studied in terms of cost, morbidity, mortality and quality of life. The major determinant of fracture risk is bone density and, presumably, bone strength. A large number of lifestyle influen...

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Alleles
Genetic Variation
Humans
Mutation
Osteoporosis
Receptors, Calcitriol
Signal Transduction

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