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Vitamin D binding protein genotype is associated with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and PTH concentrations, as well as bone health in children and adolescents in Finland.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Pekkinen Minna, Saarnio Elisa, Viljakainen Heli T, Kokkonen Elina, Jakobsen Jette, Cashman Kevin, Mäkitie Outi, Lamberg-Allardt Christel
Abstract excerpt
Vitamin D binding protein (DBP)/group-specific component (Gc), correlates positively with serum vitamin D metabolites, and phenotype influences serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (S-25(OH)D) concentration. The protein isoform has been associated with decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk. We examined the role of GC genotypes in S-25(OH)D status and BMD in 231 Finnish children and adolescents...
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