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Association of maternal VDR and VDBP gene polymorphisms with spontaneous preterm birth risks: a nested case-control study in China.
BMC pregnancy and childbirth - 28 Nov 2025
Li Nana, Zhou Mengling, Li Lu, Li Yuting, Wang Meixian, Deng Ying, Wang Yanping, Zhu Jun, Zhou Shu, Yu Ping
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BACKGROUND: The impact of vitamin D on spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB) is still not well understood. This study aimed to explore the relationship between maternal vitamin D receptor (VDR) and vitamin D-binding protein (VDBP) gene polymorphisms, as well as gene-gene interactions, and their potential association with the risks of SPTB. METHODS: A nested case-control study involving 200 pregnant women with SPTB and...
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