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Vitamin D receptor Fok I polymorphism is associated with low bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis focused on populations in Asian countries.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 1 Jul 2013
Wang Dewei, Liu Ruiquan, Zhu Hong, Zhou Daijun, Mei Qiang, Xu Ge
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To explore the associations between vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms (including Fok I, Bsm I and Apa I) and bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal Asian women. STUDY DESIGN: Databases of Medline, Embase and Wangfang were retrieved to identify eligible studies, with update to 1st February 2012. Standardized mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated by using...
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