Article
Relationship between Vitamin D Receptor gene polymorphisms and the components of metabolic syndrome.
Nutrition journal - 15 Jul 2013
Schuch Natielen Jacques, Garcia Vivian Cristina, Vívolo Sandra Roberta Gouvea Ferreira, Martini Lígia Araújo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Vitamin D Receptor gene (VDR) is expressed in many tissues and modulates the expression of several other genes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) with the presence of VDR 2228570 C > T and VDR 1544410 A > G polymorphisms in Brazilian adults. METHODS: Two hundred forty three (243) individuals were included in a cross-sectional study....
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