Article
Does the vitamin D receptor genotype predict bone mineral loss in haemodialysed patients?
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Aug 1998
Karkoszka H, Chudek J, Strzelczyk P, Wiecek A, Schmidt-Gayk H, Ritz E, Kokot F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene BsmI-polymorphism is a genetic determinant of bone metabolism. DESIGN: To test this hypothesis, the relationship between VDR genotypes, bone mineral density (baseline and after 18 months) and parameters of calcium metabolism...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Bone Density
- Female
- Femur Neck
- Forecasting
- Genotype
- Humans
- Lumbosacral Region
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Receptors, Calcitriol
- Renal Dialysis
- Sex Characteristics
- Spine