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Association of the Polymorphisms of Vitamin D Receptor and Aggrecan Genes with Degenerative Disc Disease
31 Mar 2010
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the polymorphisms of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) and aggrecan genes and degenerative disc disease in young Turkish patients. Aggrecan and VDR proteins are the main components of bone and cartilage. In our study, the polymorphisms of the VDR and aggrecan genes were investigated in a total of 300 individuals regarding disc degeneration and...
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