"Single nucleotide polymorphisms of the <it>OPG/RANKL </it>system genes in primary hyperparathyroidism and their relationship with bone mineral density"
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) affects mainly cortical bone. It is thought that parathyroid hormone (PTH) indirectly regulates the activity of osteoclasts by means of the osteoprotegerin/ligand of the receptor activator of nuclea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/12/168 |