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Melatonin disruption tied to early-onset osteoporosis, new study suggests

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Study: Mutations in gene that codes for a protein called MTNR1A may be tied to idiopathic osteoporosis.

The protein is a receptor on the surface of cells that melatonin plugs into.

Melatonin is a hormone that regulates the body's sleep-wake cycle.

Scientists say melatonin could potentially be used to treat the disease.

She has worked in science communication, medical writing and as a local news reporter while undertaking journalism training. In 2018 , she was named one of MHP Communications' 30 journalists to watch under 30 . ([email protected]).

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English

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