Association of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism (VDR) with vitamin D deficiency, metabolic and inflammatory markers in Egyptian obese women

Vitamin D deficiency might contribute to the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome and could cause immune disturbance. The aim of this study is to analyze the associations between Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism, serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D, metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers in Egyptian o...

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Main Authors: Moushira Zaki, Sanaa Kamal, Walaa A. Basha, Eman Youness, Wafaa Ezzat, Hala El-Bassyouni, Khalda Amr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2017-09-01
Series:Genes and Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352304217300405