| abstract |
The present inventon relates generally to genetic polymorphisms in the Van Buchem-sclerosteosis disease region. In particular, the present invention relates to genetic polymorphisms in the Van Buchem-sclerosteosis disease region that are associated with disorders resulting in either net excess bon e formation or insufficient bone formation in humans. Furthermore, isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding human osteolevin are provided. Osteolevin polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. |