The Role of Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms in Colorectal Cancer Risk
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with increased colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence risk and mortality. Vitamin D mediates its action through the binding of the vitamin D receptor (VDR), and polymorphisms of the VDR might explain these inverse associations. The aim of the study was the investi...
Main Authors: | Ippokratis Messaritakis, Asimina Koulouridi, Maria Sfakianaki, Konstantinos Vogiatzoglou, Nikolaos Gouvas, Elias Athanasakis, John Tsiaoussis, Evangelos Xynos, Dimitriοs Mavroudis, Maria Tzardi, John Souglakos |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/6/1379 |
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