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High FSH serum levels may support the altered bone remodeling in Turner syndrome patients

Brunetti Giacomina , Ventura Anna Maria , Piacente Laura , Oranger Angela , Ciccarelli Maria , Mori Giorgio , Colucci Silvia , Cavallo Luciano , Grano Maria , Faienza Maria Felicia

Objective: Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal aberration characterized by total or partial loss of one of the two X-chromosomes, and affects about 1 in every 2500 girls. TS patients can develop the bone disease with decreased bone density and selective reduction in cortical bone thickness, which probably contributes to the increased fracture risk. However, the mechanisms underlying the bone disease remain poorly understood. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the...