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Genetic determinants of bone mineral content in premature infants

Year: 2001

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: Genetic determinants of bone mineral content in prematurely born children at 3 months and 9-11 years of age were studied. The findings suggest that multiple genes are involved in the regulation of site specific bone mass accumulation during childhood.

Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal & Neonatal

DOI: 10.1136/fn.85.3.f214

Authors: M C Backström, A Mahonen, M Ala-Houhala, H Sievänen, P Mäenpää, A M Koivisto, A Olkku, R Mäki, M Mäki

Institutions: Vaasa Central Hospital, Tampere University Hospital, Urho Kaleva Kekkonen Institute, University of Tampere, Tampere University

Language: English

Topic: Bone health and osteoporosis research

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2129713091

FWCI: 0.391

Cites: 13

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10