Article
Relationship between vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism and susceptibility to chronic kidney disease and periodontal disease in community-dwelling elderly.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 Jun 2018
Yoshihara Akihiro, Kaneko Noboru, Iwasaki Masanori, Nohno Kaname, Miyazaki Hideo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the possible correlation between vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism and susceptibility to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and periodontal disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study analysed 345 participants, who were all 79 years of age. Kidney function levels were determined based on the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR; non-reduced function: ≥60...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
