Association between IGF-1 polymorphisms and risk of osteoporosis in Chinese population: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Several studies looking into the association between insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) gene polymorphisms and osteoporosis predisposition have been conducted among Chinese population with conflicting outcomes. The present systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to ap...

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Main Authors: Shu-tao Gao, Zheng-tao Lv, Chuan-kun Zhou, Chao Mao, Wei-bin Sheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2066-y