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BB genotype of the vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism postpones parathyroidectomy in hemodialysis patients.
Journal of nephrology - 1 Jan 2000
Borràs Mercè, Torregrossa Vicens, Oliveras Anna, Almirall Jaume, Ma Paz Marco, Betriu Angels, Martin Marisa, Muray Salomé, Fibla Joan, Fernández Elvira
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Bsml vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism has been reported to influence the progression of secondary hyperparathyroidism but it is not known how much the genetic background contributes to the need for parathyroidectomy (PTx). We investigated the influence of VDR gene polymorphism on PTx in patients with different dialysis vintage. METHODS: We studied 121 parathyroidectomized HD patients ("PTx "...
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