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Influences of Vitamin D Levels and Vitamin D-Binding Protein Polymorphisms on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Risk in a Chinese Population.
Annals of nutrition & metabolism - 1 Jan 2022
Wang Min, Wang Minxian, Zhang Ru, Shen Chao, Zhang Liuxin, Ding Yajie, Tang Zongzhe, Wang Hongliang, Zhang Wei, Chen Yue, Wang Jie
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INTRODUCTION: Vitamin D-binding protein (VDBP) is correlated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) through the biological functions of regulating plasma vitamin D (VD) level and the inflammatory process. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the effects of VD level and VDBP gene polymorphisms on the risk of NAFLD in a Chinese population. METHODS: Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels were measured and...
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