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[Relationship between polymorphisms of vitamin D receptor gene and familial aggregation of HBsAg carriers].
Zhongguo yi xue ke xue yuan xue bao. Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae - 1 Apr 2006
Shan Jing, Wang Lu, Li Zhuo, Liu Ying, Gao Ji-rong, Pang Yan-lei, Li Jun-hong, Pang Fu-min, Guo Xin-hui, Chi Hong-Zhi, Zhang Chang-geng, Li Hui
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OBJECTIVE: To determine whether -Taq I T/C and -Fok I C/T polymorphisms of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene are associated with the familial aggregation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. METHODS: Based on a population-based case-control family design, 288 family members from 27 case families and 230 family members from 27 control families were recruited. VDR gene polymorphisms were analyzed. VDR-Taq I T/C and...
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