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Skin pigmentation related variants in Mexican population and interaction effects on serum 25(OH)D concentration and vitamin D deficiency.
Scientific reports - 29 Jul 2024
Rivera-Paredez Berenice, Hidalgo-Bravo Alberto, López-Montoya Priscilla, Becerra-Cervera Adriana, Patiño Nelly, Denova-Gutiérrez Edgar, Salmerón Jorge, Velázquez-Cruz Rafael
Abstract excerpt
Skin pigmentation is negatively associated with circulating vitamin D (VD) concentration. Therefore, genetic factors involved in skin pigmentation could influence the risk of vitamin D deficiency (VDD). We evaluated the impact genetic variants related to skin pigmentation on VD in Mexican population. This cross-sectional analysis included 848 individuals from the Health Worker Cohort Study (ratio males to...
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