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Polymorphisms at the ligand binding site of the vitamin D receptor gene and osteomalacia.
Disease markers - 1 Jan 2005
Ak Duygu Gezen, Kahraman Hakkí, Dursun Erdinç, Duman Belgin Süsleyici, Erensoy Nevin, Alagöl Faruk, Tanakol Refik, Yilmazer Selma
Abstract excerpt
Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms have been suggested as possible determinants of bone mineral density (BMD) and calcium metabolism. In this study, our aim was to determine whether there is an association between VDR gene polymorphism and osteomalacia or not. We determined ApaI and TaqI polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor gene in 24 patients with osteomalacia and 25 age-matched healthy controls....
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