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Vitamin D binding protein and the need for vitamin D in hemodialysis patients.
Journal of renal nutrition : the official journal of the Council on Renal Nutrition of the National Kidney Foundation - 1 Sept 2008
Speeckaert Marijn M, Glorieux Griet L, Vanholder Raymond, Van Biesen Wim, Taes Youri E, Clement Frédéric, Wehlou Charline, Delanghe Joris R
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OBJECTIVE: Vitamin D binding protein (DBP) is a polymorphic serum protein with a predominant role in a spectrum of biological activities. Chronic renal failure is characterized by deficient vitamin D metabolism. The present study investigates the impact of DBP polymorphism on the need for vitamin D in hemodialysis patients. DESIGN: This was a retrospective study. SETTING: This study included hemodialysis patients...
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