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Vitamin D Receptor Gene FOKI Polymorphism Contributes to Increasing the Risk of HIV-Negative Tuberculosis: Evidence from a Meta-Analysis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Xu Chun, Tang Peijun, Ding Cheng, Li Chang, Chen Jun, Xu Zhenlei, Mao Yi, Wu Meiying, Zhao Jun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene FokI polymorphism have been studied in relation to tuberculosis (TB) in many populations and provided inconsistent results. In this study, we carried out a meta-analysis to derive a more reliable assessment on FokI polymorphism and the risk of HIV-negative TB. METHODS: The Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane Library databases were used to undertake a comprehensive systematic...
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