Evidence on major gene control of cortical index in pedigree data from middle Dalmatia, Croatia
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This article examines the genetic inheritance of the metacarpal cortical index (CI) in the Chuvashin population by applying transmission probability tests. Results found that gene models were responsible for 42% of variation and also takes part in control of CI dependence on age, especially at onset of involute bone changes.
Publication Name: American Journal of Human Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1042-0533
Year: 2001
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Variation of skeletal biomarkers of biological aging in a Chuvashian population: A longitudinal study
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A cross-sectional and follow-up study were conducted to evaluate age-related changes of osseographic score (OSS) in a large Chuvashian cohort and to evaluate sex differences in age-related changes of OSS. It was found that sex differences regarding the rate of OSS change began in the fifth decade, but became statistically significant only in the sixth and seventh decades.
Publication Name: American Journal of Human Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1042-0533
Year: 2007
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Genes play an important role in bone aging
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Research indicates that heredity is a dominant factor directing bone aging in humans. In the majority of studies performed, bone mineral density heritability estimates constitute for around 60% of total bone mass variation. This result was consistent irrespective of selected skeletal site, weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing bones and measurement technique.
Publication Name: American Journal of Human Biology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1042-0533
Year: 1998
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