Table 4 Quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with BMD or osteoporosis
From: Genetic markers of osteoarticular disorders: facts and hopes
| Â | Â | Genetic | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
Reference | QTL | analysis | Phenotype |
[135] | 11q12?13 | Linkage | High bone mass |
[129] | 1p36 | Â | Â |
| Â | 2p23?24 | Â | Â |
| Â | 4qter | Â | Â |
| Â | 11q | Linkage | Low BMD |
[128] | 11q12?13 | Sib-pairs | Femoral neck BMD |
[130] | 2p | Â | Â |
| Â | 13q | Sib-pairs | Proximal and distal forearm BMD |
[134] | 1q21?23 | Sib-pairs | Lumbar or femoral BMD |
| Â | 5q33?35 | Â | Â |
| Â | 6p11?12 | Â | Â |
| Â | 11q12?13 | Â | Â |