Article
Frequency of fokI and taqI polymorphism of vitamin D receptor gene in Indian population and its association with 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
1 Jan 2009
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The VDR protein is at the centre of the vitamin D endocrine system, a complex physiological system with substantial feedback regulatory mechanisms involved in maintaining serum calcium and 1, 25 dihydroxy vitamin D3. Variations in VDR gene are shown to have implications in several diseases and have also been implicated as an important genetic factor affecting bone mass. AIM: To determine the frequency...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
