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The role of estrogen in growth plate chondrogenesis
(2002-11-29)
Overall body proportion is determined by the size of the skeleton, which in turn is determined by the rate and duration of longitudinal bone growth. Longitudinal bone growth occurs at the growth plate and is regulated by ...
Genetic epidemiology of adiposity and abnormal glucose tolerance in South Asian Indians
(2013-08-12)
Genetic factors play a substantial role in susceptibility to common diseases such as type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and obesity-related disorders. The current investigation was undertaken to examine the association of genetic ...
Surface antigens and virulence in Plasmodium falciparum malaria
(2008-11-21)
Plasmodium falciparum is an intracellular protozoan that may cause severe forms of malaria. It is a major world health hazard and reaps the highest toll among the children and pregnant mothers of the developing world. An ...