Association between a variation in the phosphodiesterase 4D gene and bone mineral density

• Autores principales: Sambrook Philip N (Autor), Wilson Scott G (Autor), Marnellos George (Autor), Hoyal Carolyn R (Autor), Kammerer Stefan (Autor), Mah Steven (Autor), Reneland Richard H (Autor), Spector Tim D (Autor), Nelson Matthew R (Autor), Braun Andreas (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: BMC, 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fragility fractures caused by osteoporosis are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in aging populations. Bone mineral density (BMD) is a useful surrogate marker for risk of fracture and is a highly heritable trait. The genetic v...