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Here we report the results of a vitamin D-binding protein gene microsatellite polymorphism study in 170 men, comprising healthy male subjects and men with osteoporosis-related symptomatic vertebral fractures. We confirm the results of an earlier study in a different cohort, showing relationship between certain genotypes of (TAAAn)-Alu repeats and reduced BMD and vertebral fractures.
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pubmed:affiliation |
School of Clinical & Laboratory Sciences, The Medical School, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK.
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