Article
Impact of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms on vitiligo susceptibility and clinical features in a Southeastern European Caucasian population.
International journal of molecular medicine - 1 Nov 2020
Katsarou Martha-Spyridoula, Sidiropoulou Polytimi, Ieronymaki Dimitra, Mastraftsi Styliani, Sifaki Maria, Xenos Kyriakos, Nosyrev Alexander, Kovatsi Leda, Spandidos Demetrios A, Lagiou Maria, Dagklis Christos, Gregoriou Stamatis, Tagka Anna, Rigopoulos Dimitris, Drakoulis Nikolaos, Nicolaidou Electra
Abstract excerpt
An association of vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms and vitiligo has been suggested. However, previous studies have reported contradictory results while including limited data among Caucasians. The aim of this single‑center study was to evaluate the effect of three common VDR gene polymorphisms (FokI, TaqI and BsmI) on susceptibility and clinical aspects of vitiligo in a Southeastern European Caucasian...
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