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Influence of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms on secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone density after kidney transplantation.
Transplantation proceedings - 1 Mar 2005
Falkiewicz K, Bidzińska B, Demissie M, Boratyńska M, Zmonarski S C, Tworowska K, Klinger M, Milewicz A, Patrzałek D
Abstract excerpt
Secondary hyperparathyroidism and immunosuppressive treatments are the most important pathogenetic factors for bone disease after kidney transplantation. The aim of study was to compare the influence of vitamin D receptor (VDR) genotype on the PTH level and bone mineral density (BMD) in 67 patients, including 45 immunosuppressed with cyclosporine (CsA) and 22 with tacrolimus (Tac) versus 147 healthy volunteers....
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