| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2782472 | Bone | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Suggestive linkages of bone geometric indices were found at 1q, 2p, 4q, 13q, 15q and Xq. The identification of significant linkage regions after adjustment for BMI and height may point to QTLs influencing femoral bone geometry independent of body size.
Keywords
VCAFNLIntertrochantericDXANSABMDIBDQTLHSACSAHip structural analysisVariance component analysisBone mineral densityQuantitative trait lociDual x-ray absorptiometryproximal femurneck-shaft anglebody mass indexBMIFemoral shaftquantitative trait locussection moduluscross-sectional areaGeometryHeritability
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Authors
S. Demissie, J. Dupuis, L.A. Cupples, T.J. Beck, D.P. Kiel, D. Karasik,