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Authors
M. Balaganesh
Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai-600 113, India
R. Ilangovan
Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai-600 113, India
S. Sitta Djody
Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai-600 113, India
N. Srinivasan
Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Madras, Taramani Campus, Chennai-600 113, India
Abstract
Bone formation is a dynamic process, which is regulated by various hormones and local growth factors. Numerous clinical and experimental studies have shown that estrogen deficiency delays the maturation of the skeleton and interferes with the normal growth of the bones.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18519/jer%2F2003%2Fv7%2F99321