Genetic variation in the GDF5 region is associated with osteoarthritis, height, hip axis length and fracture risk: the Rotterdam study

R B A Vaes,J M Kerkhof,J B J Van Meurs,A G Uitterlinden,H A P Pols,F Rivadeneira,A Hofman

doi:10.1136/ard.2008.099655

Genetic variation in the GDF5 region is associated with osteoarthritis, height, hip axis length and fracture risk: the Rotterdam study

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Journal: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases	Publication Date: Nov 24, 2008
Citations: 83

Affiliation: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Background:A polymorphism (rs143383; T to C) near the GDF5 gene has been associated with height and osteoarthritis (OA), but debate exists about whether its primary biological action is directed to...

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