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

• Main Authors: Sambrook Philip N (Author), Wilson Scott G (Author), Marnellos George (Author), Hoyal Carolyn R (Author), Kammerer Stefan (Author), Mah Steven (Author), Reneland Richard H (Author), Spector Tim D (Author), Nelson Matthew R (Author), Braun Andreas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...