| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5891540 | Bone | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Cortical bone accrual in childhood is under significant genetic control. ⺠Childhood cortical bone is linked to genes on chromosomes 2p, 3p and 17q. ⺠Candidate genes for childhood bone health include the sclerostin and oxytocin receptor genes.
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Authors
Dana L. Duren, John Blangero, Richard J. Sherwood, Maja Seselj, Thomas Dyer, Shelley A. Cole, Miryoung Lee, Audrey C. Choh, Wm. Cameron Chumlea, Roger M. Siervogel, Stefan A. Czerwinski, Bradford Towne,