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Vitamin D levels and susceptibility to asthma, elevated immunoglobulin E levels, and atopic dermatitis: A Mendelian randomization study.
PLoS medicine - 1 May 2017
Manousaki Despoina, Paternoster Lavinia, Standl Marie, Moffatt Miriam F, Farrall Martin, Bouzigon Emmanuelle, Strachan David P, Demenais Florence, Lathrop Mark, Cookson William O C M, Richards J Brent
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Low circulating vitamin D levels have been associated with risk of asthma, atopic dermatitis, and elevated total immunoglobulin E (IgE). These epidemiological associations, if true, would have public health importance, since vitamin D insufficiency is common and correctable. METHODS AND FINDINGS: We aimed to test whether genetically lowered vitamin D levels were associated with risk of asthma, atopic...
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