Evidence of sexual dimorphism in relationships between estrogen receptor polymorphisms and bone mass: the Hertfordshire study.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between estrogen receptor (ER) a and ss gene polymorphisms and bone mass. METHODS: Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured at the lumbar spine and proximal femur twice, 4 years apart, in a cohort of 147 men and 125 women aged 61-73 years. Genomic DNA was extra...

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Main Authors: Dennison, E, Syddall, H, Fall, C, Brandi, M, Cooper, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005