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Association between Vitamin D Receptor Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Colorectal Cancer in the Thai Population: A Case-Control Study.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2020
Suksawatamnuay Sirinporn, Sriphoosanaphan Supachaya, Aumpansub Prapimphan, Aniwan Satimai, Thanapirom Kessarin, Tanasanvimon Suebpong, Thaimai Panarat, Wiangngoen Sumitra, Ponauthai Yuwadee, Sumdin Sakolkan, Angspatt Pattama, Rerknimitr Rungsun, Poovorawan Yong, Komolmit Piyawat
Abstract excerpt
Vitamin D and its cognate intracellular nuclear receptor, namely, vitamin D receptor (VDR), are involved in the regulation of a variety of body metabolic processes, immune function, and oncogenesis. A large number of studies demonstrated the association of low vitamin D levels and variations in five common single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), FokI, BsmI, Tru9I, ApaI, and TaqI, with the risk of several cancers,...
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