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Polymorphism rs2239185 in vitamin D receptor gene is associated with severe community-acquired pneumonia of children in Chinese Han population: a case-control study.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 May 2015
Li Wei, Guo Linying, Li Hongri, Sun Chunrong, Cui Xiaodai, Song Guowei, Wang Jianhua, Zhang Qi
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Vitamin D receptor (VDR) is a potential candidate gene for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Examining the susceptibility VDR gene for CAP is essential for early intervention, prevention of related complications, and improvement of outcome. A case-control study was performed to examine the association between rs2239185 of VDR gene and CAP among children in Chinese Han population. Polymerase chain...
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