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Maternal vitamin D and genetic variants determine cord blood vitamin D levels in newborn.
Pediatric research - 1 Jun 2026
Tsai Ming-Luen, Hsieh Miao-His, Yang Chih-Yi, Chen Pei-Chi, Kao Wen-Shuo, Liu Xiao-Ling, Lee Yi-Hsuan, Tseng Yi-Shan, Wang Jiu-Yao, Wu Lawrence Shih-Hsin
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BACKGROUND: Maternal and newborn vitamin D levels are closely linked, but the role of genetic factors is not fully understood. This study investigates how maternal vitamin D levels and variations in vitamin D metabolism genes influence cord blood vitamin D concentrations. METHODS: A total of 456 mother-newborn pairs were included. Maternal blood was collected during the second trimester (24-28 weeks), and cord...
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