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Genome-wide association analysis of circulating vitamin D levels in children with asthma.
Human genetics - 1 Sept 2012
Lasky-Su Jessica, Lange Nancy, Brehm John M, Damask Amy, Soto-Quiros Manuel, Avila Lydiana, Celedón Juan C, Canino Glorisa, Cloutier Michelle M, Hollis Bruce W, Weiss Scott T, Litonjua Augusto A
Abstract excerpt
Vitamin D deficiency is becoming more apparent in many populations. Genetic factors may play a role in the maintenance of vitamin D levels. The objective of this study was to perform a genome-wide analysis (GWAS) of vitamin D levels, including replication of prior GWAS results. We measured 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels in serum collected at the time of enrollment and at year 4 in 572 Caucasian children...
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