Article
Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis.
Archives of medical research - 1 Apr 2013
Li Lei, Wu Bo, Liu Ji-Yong, Yang Li-Bo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: A number of studies have shown that polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene are implicated in susceptibility to type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, the results are inconsistent and inconclusive. METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed to analyze the association among the four polymorphisms (FokI, BsmI, ApaI and TaqI) in the VDR gene and T2D susceptibility. A total of 14 articles were...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
