A road map for understanding molecular and genetic determinants of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a highly prevalent disorder characterized by low bone mineral density and
an increased risk of fracture, termed osteoporotic fracture. Notably, bone mineral density …
an increased risk of fracture, termed osteoporotic fracture. Notably, bone mineral density …
Twelve years of GWAS discoveries for osteoporosis and related traits: advances, challenges and applications
Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disease, affecting~ 200 million people around the world.
As a complex disease, osteoporosis is influenced by many factors, including diet (eg calcium …
As a complex disease, osteoporosis is influenced by many factors, including diet (eg calcium …
Identification of 153 new loci associated with heel bone mineral density and functional involvement of GPC6 in osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common disease diagnosed primarily by measurement of bone mineral
density (BMD). We undertook a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in 142,487 …
density (BMD). We undertook a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in 142,487 …
Whole‐genome sequencing identifies EN1 as a determinant of bone density and fracture
The extent to which low‐frequency (minor allele frequency (MAF) between 1–5%) and rare
(MAF≤ 1%) variants contribute to complex traits and disease in the general population is …
(MAF≤ 1%) variants contribute to complex traits and disease in the general population is …
Genetic loci associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap with loci for lung function and pulmonary fibrosis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide.
We performed a genetic association study in 15,256 cases and 47,936 controls, with …
We performed a genetic association study in 15,256 cases and 47,936 controls, with …
ADAMTS proteins in human disorders
TJ Mead, SS Apte - Matrix Biology, 2018 - Elsevier
ADAMTS proteins are a superfamily of 26 secreted molecules comprising two related, but
distinct families. ADAMTS proteases are zinc metalloendopeptidases, most of whose …
distinct families. ADAMTS proteases are zinc metalloendopeptidases, most of whose …
[HTML][HTML] Bone composition: relationship to bone fragility and antiosteoporotic drug effects
AL Boskey - BoneKEy reports, 2013 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The composition of a bone can be described in terms of the mineral phase, hydroxyapatite,
the organic phase, which consists of collagen type I, noncollagenous proteins, other …
the organic phase, which consists of collagen type I, noncollagenous proteins, other …
Diaphyseal long bone nonunions—types, aetiology, economics, and treatment recommendations
M Rupp, C Biehl, M Budak, U Thormann… - International …, 2018 - Springer
The intention of the current article is to review the epidemiology with related socioeconomic
costs, pathophysiology, and treatment options for diaphyseal long bone delayed unions and …
costs, pathophysiology, and treatment options for diaphyseal long bone delayed unions and …
Genetics of osteoporosis
SH Ralston, AG Uitterlinden - Endocrine reviews, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Osteoporosis is a common disease with a strong genetic component characterized by
reduced bone mass, defects in the microarchitecture of bone tissue, and an increased risk of …
reduced bone mass, defects in the microarchitecture of bone tissue, and an increased risk of …
Genetics of osteoporosis from genome-wide association studies: advances and challenges
Osteoporosis is among the most common and costly diseases and is increasing in
prevalence owing to the ageing of our global population. Clinically defined largely through …
prevalence owing to the ageing of our global population. Clinically defined largely through …