Are vitamin D receptor gene rs731236, rs2228570 and NOS3 gene rs3138808 polymorphisms associated with diabetic retinopathy?

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INTRODUCTION: Despite efforts to date, little is known about the genetic background of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Pathogenesis of DR involves processes like inflammation, proliferation and angiogenesis that vitamin D receptor (VDR) and endothelial nitric oxide (NOS3) genes are involved. Investigation of associations between VDR gene rs731236, rs2228570 and NOS3 gene rs3138808 polymorphisms and diabetic...