Andreas Gerardus Uitterlinden,Joyce Berdina Josepha van Meurs
申请号：
US13890897
公开号：
US20160215339A1
申请日:
2013.05.09
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2016
代理人:
摘要：
In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for determining susceptibility to bone damage in a subject. In some embodiments, the methods comprise screening for polymorphisms in the MTHFR and collagen Iα1 genes that are associated with susceptibility to bone damage. In some embodiments, the methods comprise screening for elevated levels of homocysteine in a subject, wherein elevated levels of homocysteine are associated with an increased risk of bone damage. The methods of the invention may be used in predicting the response of a patient to treatment. Also provided are methods for prevention or reducing the risk of bone damage in a subject.
