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A-1012G promoter polymorphism of vitamin D receptor gene is associated with psoriasis risk and lower allele-specific expression.
DNA and cell biology - 1 Feb 2014
Richetta Antonio Giovanni, Silvestri Valentina, Giancristoforo Simona, Rizzolo Piera, D'Epiro Sara, Graziano Veronica, Mattozzi Carlo, Navazio Anna Sara, Campoli Marco, D'Amico Cristina, Scarnò Marco, Calvieri Stefano, Ottini Laura
Abstract excerpt
Psoriasis is caused by a combination of genetic, immunologic, and environmental factors. The vitamin D receptor (VDR) is involved in antiproliferative and prodifferentiation pathways in keratinocytes and exerts immunosuppressive effects. We aimed to investigate possible associations between VDR polymorphisms and psoriasis susceptibility and to evaluate functional effects of potential psoriasis-associated...
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