Association of the MTHFR C677T polymorphism and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and micro-architectural changes in the bone tissue. The risk of osteoporosis is partly determined by genetic factors. The role of C677T polymorphism of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene has been investigated i...

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Main Authors: Li, Donghua, Wu, Jie
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Editorial Department of Journal of Biomedical Research 2010
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3596689/