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The Role of Vitamin D and Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms in the Course of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children.
Nutrients - 13 Jul 2024
Śledzińska Karolina, Kloska Anna, Jakóbkiewicz-Banecka Joanna, Landowski Piotr, Oppmann Aleksandra, Wilczynski Stephen, Zagierska Agnieszka, Kamińska Barbara, Żmijewski Michał A, Liberek Anna
Abstract excerpt
Background: The etiopathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is still unclear. Prior studies suggest genetic components that may influence the incidence and severity of the disease. Additionally, it was shown that low levels of serum vitamin D may have an impact on the clinical course of the disease due to its effect on the immunological system. Methods: We aimed to investigate the correlation between the...
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