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A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene Is Associated With Decreased Levels of the Protein and a Penetrating Pattern in Crohn's Disease.
Inflammatory bowel diseases - 8 Jun 2018
Gisbert-Ferrándiz Laura, Salvador Pedro, Ortiz-Masiá Dolores, Macías-Ceja Dulce Carolina, Orden Samuel, Esplugues Juan Vicente, Calatayud Sara, Hinojosa Joaquín, Barrachina Maria Dolores, Hernández Carlos
Abstract excerpt
Background: Vitamin D signaling modulates inflammation through the vitamin D receptor (VDR). The synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs731236, located in the VDR gene, has been associated with a higher risk of Crohn's disease (CD). We analyzed differences in VDR expression levels among CD patients who were homozygous for allelic variants in this SNP and their relevance for disease course. Methods: DNA...
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