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The effects of vitamin D receptor polymorphism on secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone density after renal transplantation.
Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research - 1 Oct 2002
Giannini Sandro, D'Angelo Angela, Nobile Martino, Carraro Gianni, Rigotti Paolo, Silva-Netto Fatima, Pavan Silvia, Marchini Francesco, Zaninotto Martina, Dalle Carbonare Luca, Sartori Leonardo, Crepaldi Gaetano
Abstract excerpt
Immunosuppresive treatment and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) are considered among the most important pathogenetic factors for postrenal transplant bone disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships among vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism, parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, and bone density in renal transplant recipients. We enrolled 69 patients (47 men and 22 women; mean age,...
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