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Vitamin D receptor genetic polymorphisms and the risk of urolithiasis: a meta-analysis.
Urologia internationalis - 1 Jan 2011
Lin Yiwei, Mao Qiqi, Zheng Xiangyi, Chen Hong, Yang Kai, Xie Liping
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OBJECTIVE: Genetic variants of vitamin D receptor (VDR) were implicated in urolithiasis susceptibility in several case-control studies. However, these studies so far have provided conflicting results. In order to investigate the potential relationship, a meta-analysis was conducted. METHODS: Eligible studies were retrieved via both computerized searches and review of references. The relation of VDR polymorphisms...
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