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

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

<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...

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Main Authors: Sambrook Philip N, Wilson Scott G, Marnellos George, Hoyal Carolyn R, Kammerer Stefan, Mah Steven, Reneland Richard H, Spector Tim D, Nelson Matthew R, Braun Andreas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-03-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/6/9

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