Serum oestradiol and oestrogen-receptor gene polymorphism are associated with bone mineral density independently of serum testosterone in normal males

OBJECTIVES The physiological effects of oestrogens on bone in men were largely unanticipated until recently, when oestrogen deficiency in males with aromatase deficiency and oestrogen resistance was found to cause osteoporosis and delayed fusion of epiphyses despite sufficient serum testosterone. Th...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul, R. Rajatanavin, S. Chanprasertyothin, N. Piaseu, L. Chailurkit
Other Authors: Mahidol University
Format: Article
Published: 2018
Subjects:
Online Access:https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/18276
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Institution: Mahidol University