Article
Association between vitamin D receptor gene FokI polymorphism and mortality in patients with sepsis.
Molecular biology reports - 29 Dec 2023
Bozgul Sukriye Miray Kilincer, Emecen Durdugul Ayyildiz, Akarca Funda Karbek, Bozkurt Devrim, Aydin Ozgur, Koca Didem, Can Ozge, Unalp Omer Vedat, Atik Tahir
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Sepsis is life-threatening organ dysfunction as a result of the host's dysregulated immune response to infection. The vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene FokI polymorphism influences immune cell behavior. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the association between VDR FokI polymorphism and mortality in sepsis and non-sepsis patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS AND RESULTS: This is a...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
