Article
Determinants of vitamin D status: focus on genetic variations.
Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension - 1 Jul 2011
Berry Diane, Hyppönen Elina
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The role of vitamin D beyond its importance for bone health is under much debate. In this article, we review recent evidence for genetic influences on 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] and discuss the uses of this information and its importance for public health. RECENT FINDINGS: Findings from large-scale genome-wide association meta-analyses on 25(OH)D confirmed the associations for loci nearby...
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