"Single nucleotide polymorphisms of the <it>OPG/RANKL </it>system genes in primary hyperparathyroidism and their relationship with bone mineral density"

"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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Main Authors: Piedra María, García-Unzueta María T, Berja Ana, Paule Blanca, Lavín Bernardo A, Valero Carmen, Riancho José A, Amado José A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/12/168

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