Chapter 42. Chapter 42. Genetics of Osteoporosis

  1. ASBMR
  1. Jacqueline R. Center,
  2. John A. Eisman

Published Online: 23 DEC 2009

DOI: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch42

Book Title

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

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How to Cite

ASBMR (2009) Chapter 42. Genetics of Osteoporosis, in Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch42

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 23 DEC 2009
  2. Published Print: 18 NOV 2008

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780977888214

Online ISBN: 9780470623992

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Keywords:

  • genetics;
  • osteoporosis;
  • fracture

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Genetic Contribution to Osteoporosis

  • Candidate Gene Approaches

  • Genome-Wide Approaches

  • Statistical Issues

  • Pharmacogenomics

  • Clinical Use of Genetic Information

  • The Way Forward

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