Our study is, to our knowledge, the first report that shows the -634G>C polymorphism in the VEGF promoter was associated with an increased susceptibility of ONFH in the Korean population.

These findings indicate that the polymorphisms of CAT are associated with the ONFH, and suggest that oxidative stress may play an important role in the pathogenesis of ONFH.

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These results suggest that TWIST1 may be a useful genetic marker for osteoporosis and may have a role on bone metabolism in humans. Our results provide preliminary evidence supporting an association of TWIST1 with osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Our results suggest that SMAD2 polymorphisms may be one of genetic determinants of BMD in postmenopausal women.