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Vitamin D receptor BsmI polymorphism and osteoporosis risk: a meta-analysis from 26 studies.
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Jan 2013
Jia Fu, Sun Rui-Fen, Li Qun-Hui, Wang Da-Xing, Zhao Feng, Li Jun-Min, Pu Qi, Zhang Zhong-Zi, Jin Yan, Liu Bai-Lian, Xiong Ying
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OBJECTIVE: Growing evidence has shown that vitamin D deficiency can cause lower bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of osteoporosis. Vitamin D receptor (VDR) BsmI polymorphism (rs1544410) can affect BMD variation and circulating osteocalcin levels. To date, a wide range of epidemiological studies have been carried out to evaluate the association between VDR BsmI polymorphism and susceptibility to...
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