Estrogenic receptors a and p gene polymorphisms in postmenopausal osteoporosis

Objective. To assess frequency distribution of estrogenic receptor (ER)a and ERfl gene polymorphisms and their influence on bone mineral density (BMD) in groups of postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis (OP). Material and methods. 200 residents of Moscow and Moscow region were divided into two groups considering BMD values according to WHO criteria; OP group and healthy control group Results. Differences of genotype and their combinations frequency distribution between OP and control groups show presence OP risk and protector genotypes. ER gene important role in pathogenesis of postmenopausal osteoporosis and possibility to use these genetic markers for assessment of risk of OP development in Russian population was confirmed.