Article
Association of vitamin D-related gene polymorphisms with manifestation of vitamin D deficiency in children.
Endocrine journal - 1 Jan 2012
Kitanaka Sachiko, Isojima Tsuyoshi, Takaki Minako, Numakura Chikahiko, Hayasaka Kiyoshi, Igarashi Takashi
Abstract excerpt
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, presenting as hypocalcemic seizures or rickets in children, is increasing worldwide due to insufficient vitamin D intake and lack of exposure to sunshine. However, considering that relatively few children with low 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels manifest symptoms, it is possible that genetic factors may predispose individuals to vitamin D deficiency. Recent twin...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
