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Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and haplotypes (Apa I, Bsm I, Fok I, Taq I) in Turkish psoriasis patients.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 1 Nov 2012
Acikbas Ibrahim, Sanlı Berna, Tepeli Emre, Ergin Seniz, Aktan Sebnem, Bagci Huseyin
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BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease characterized by increased squamous cell proliferation and impaired differentiation. Vitamin D, Calcitriol, and its analogues are successfully used for psoriasis therapy. However, it is unknown why some psoriasis patients are resistant to Vitamin D therapy. Vitamin D mediates its activity by a nuclear receptor. It is suggested that polymorphisms and haplotypes in...
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