Estrogen Receptor Gene (ESR1) PVUII and XBAI Polymorphisms and Bone Mineral Density in Kazakh Women

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a common age-related disease that is strongly influenced by genetics. Polymorphisms of the estrogen receptor gene alpha (ESR1) are consistently been associated with bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate potential asso...

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Main Authors: Ainur Akilzhanova, Zhannur Abilova, Akbota Aitkulova, Zaida Zhumatova, Gulbanu Akilzhanova, Elena Zholdybayeva, Kuvat Momynaliev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2014-01-01
Series:Central Asian Journal of Global Health
Online Access:http://cajgh.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/cajgh/article/view/100