Vitamin D receptor and vitamin D binding protein gene polymorphisms in patients with asthma: a pilot study
Abstract Background The effects of vitamin D are exerted by interaction with the vitamin D receptor (VDR) and vitamin D binding protein (VDBP). Polymorphisms in VDR or VDBP genes may affect vitamin D levels, influencing the pathogenesis of asthma and atopy. The aim of this study was to investigate t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02531-3 |