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Vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) polymorphisms and the urolithiasis risk: an updated meta-analysis based on 20 case-control studies.
Urolithiasis - 1 Feb 2014
Liu Wentao, Chen Minfeng, Li Mengjun, Ma Hong, Tong Shiyu, Lei Ye, Qi Lin
Abstract excerpt
Vitamin D receptor (VDR) plays a key role in calcium metabolism, and is closely related to urinary stone formation (urolithiasis). Previous studies have investigated the associations between VDR single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (polymorphisms at BsmI, ApaI, FokI, or TaqI cutting sites) and urolithiasis in different populations. However, the results remain inconsistent and controversial. Therefore,...
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