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Significant association between TaqI and FokI VDR gene polymorphisms and chronic spontaneous urticaria in a Colombian Caribbean population.
Allergologia et immunopathologia - 1 Jan 2022
Egea Eduardo, Domínguez-Vargas Alex, Fang Luis, Moreno-Woo Sofia, Serrano Carlos, García Elizabeth, De Egea Gloria Garavito
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INTRODUCTION: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is an inflammatory skin disease related to poor quality of life. Previous studies have found that vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D receptor (VDR) TaqI, BsmI, FokI, and ApaI gene single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) influence immune response and susceptibility to skin disorders. AIM: To explore the role of VDR SNPs, and the association of vitamin D serum levels...
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