the antioxidant enzyme gpx1 gene polymorphisms are associated with low bmd and increased bone turnover markers
;Simona Jurkovic Mlakar;Josko Osredkar;Janez Prezelj;Janja Marc
international journal of psychology : journal international de psychologie2010Vol. 29pp. 71-80
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Abstract
Recently, oxidative stress has been suggested as participating in the development of osteoporosis. Glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1) is one of antioxidant enzymes responsible for the defence of cells against oxidative damage and thus for protection against age related diseases such as osteoporosis.