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Effect of vitamin D receptor gene TaqI polymorphism on vitamin D levels and biochemical, inflammatory, and oxidative stress markers in individuals with obesity.
Molecular biology reports - 29 May 2026
Smolski Dos Santos Laura, Schreiner Gênifer Erminda, de Oliveira Carolina Pereira, Pereira Camila Berny, de Moura Sarmento Silvia Muller, Rubio Debora Alejandra Vasquez, Pivetta Lyana Feijoo Berro, Lima Vasconcelos Sandra Mary, Barbisan Fernanda, Retamoso Vanessa Rosa, da Costa Escobar Piccoli Jacqueline, Manfredini Vanusa
Abstract excerpt
Obesity, characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat, is associated with reduced vitamin D levels. Several polymorphisms of the vitamin D receptor exist, such as TaqI (rs731236), although their association with obesity remains inconsistent. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of TaqI polymorphism on biomarkers in individuals with obesity. The study has been approved by the Research Ethics...
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