OPG/RANKL/RANK gene methylation among alcohol-induced femoral head necrosis in northern Chinese men
Abstract Background and purpose Alcohol-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a complex and heterogeneous disease. Genetic factors and epigenetic modifications are one of the pathogenesis of the disease. However, the influence of epigenetic factors on the disease has not been systemati...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02356-y |