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Association of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms with severe atopic dermatitis in adults.
The British journal of dermatology - 1 Apr 2013
Heine G, Hoefer N, Franke A, Nöthling U, Schumann R R, Hamann L, Worm M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Vitamin D mediates immunomodulatory functions, and beneficial functions in allergic diseases have been suggested. Vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) polymorphisms are known but have not been studied in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). OBJECTIVES: To investigate the frequency of four common VDR gene polymorphisms in patients with AD, and their potential functional relevance. METHODS: In this...
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