Association of circulating B-type natriuretic peptide with osteoporosis in a Chinese type 2 diabetic population
Abstract Background Altered circulating levels and genetic variation of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), has been associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) values and incidence of osteoporosis in peritoneal dialysis patients, renal transplant recipients, and postmenopausal women. The potenti...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04138-3 |