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[Progress in Gene Polymorphisms Associated With Osteoporosis Susceptibility in Zhuang Ethnic Group in Guangxi]
Si-Yu Huang1, Guang-Bin Ye1, Yu-Jia He1
1School of Basic Medical Sciences,YouJiang Medical University for Nationalities,Baise,Guangxi 533000,China.
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to systematically summarize the gene polymorphisms associated with osteoporosis(OP)susceptibility in Zhuang ethnic group in Guangxi.These genes mainly encode vitamin D receptor,estrogen receptor,calcitonin receptor,and adiponectin.The genotype and allele distribution frequency were compared between Zhuang ethnic group and other ethnic groups,which can clarify the existing genes and the potential gene polymorphism associated with OP in Zhuang ethnic group.The findings provide a representative solution for the subsequent research on the genes associated with OP susceptibility in ethnic minorities.
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