Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and uterine fibroid incidence in Caucasian women

Introduction Uterine fibroids (UFs) are benign tumors which are derived from the smooth muscle cells of the uterus. Recent studies have demonstrated that the development of UFs can be particularly related to vitamin D and its receptor. Vitamin D comprises a group of fat-soluble steroid compounds whi...

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Main Authors: Michał Ciebiera, Małgorzata Wrzosek, Cezary Wojtyła, Kornelia Zaręba, Grażyna Nowicka, Grzegorz Jakiel, Marta Włodarczyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2019-01-01
Series:Archives of Medical Science
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Online Access:https://www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Vitamin-D-receptor-gene-polymorphisms-and-uterine-fibroid-incidence-in-Caucasian,99548,0,2.html