Genetic polymorphisms are associated with serum levels of sex hormone binding globulin in postmenopausal women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Estrogen activity plays a critical role in bone homeostasis. The serum levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) influence free estrogen levels and activity on target tissues. The objective of this study was to analyze the influe...

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Main Authors: Amado José A, García-Unzueta María T, Zarrabeitia María T, Valero Carmen, Riancho José A, González-Macías Jesús
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/9/112