The association between common vitamin D receptor gene variations and osteoporosis: a participant-level meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Polymorphisms of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene have been implicated in the genetic regulation of bone mineral density (BMD). However, the clinical impact of these variants remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relation between VDR polymorphisms, BMD, and fractures. DESIGN: Pro...

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Hoofdauteurs: Uitterlinden, A, Ralston, S, Brandi, M, Carey, A, Grinberg, D, Langdahl, B, Lips, P, Lorenc, R, Obermayer-Pietsch, B, Reeve, J, Reid, D, Amedei, A, Amidei, A, Bassiti, A, Bustamante, M, Husted, L, Diez-Perez, A, Dobnig, H, Dunning, A, Enjuanes, A, Fahrleitner-Pammer, A, Fang, Y, Karczmarewicz, E, Kruk, M, van Leeuwen, J
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: 2006