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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Main Authors: Daina Bastyte, Laura Tamasauskiene, Ieva Golubickaite, Rasa Ugenskiene, Brigita Sitkauskiene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02531-3