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Polymorphisms of the vitamin D receptor, infant growth, and adult bone mass.
Calcified tissue international - 1 Mar 1997
Keen R W, Egger P, Fall C, Major P J, Lanchbury J S, Spector T D, Cooper C
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Family and twin studies have demonstrated a strong genetic component to the development of peak bone mass. Early fetal and infant environment has also been shown to influence bone mass through an effect on skeletal size and mineral content. We report a retrospective study that has examined whether early infant growth is regulated by genetic factors shown to be associated with bone mass. We have determined the...
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