Vitamin D Receptor <i>Bsm</i> I Polymorphism and Osteoporosis Risk: A Meta-Analysis from 26 Studies

Fu, Jia; Sun, Ruifen; Li, Qun-Hui; Wang, Daxing; Zhao, Feng; Li, Junmin; Pu, Qi; Zhang, Zhong-Zi; Jin, Yan; Liu, Bai-Lian; Xiong, Ying

doi:10.1089/gtmb.2012.0267

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Vitamin D Receptor Bsm I Polymorphism and Osteoporosis Risk: A Meta-Analysis from 26 Studies

Published in Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers • Nov 7, 2012

Authors:

Jia Fu

Ruifen Sun

Qun-Hui Li

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Growing evidence has shown that vitamin D deficiency can cause lower bone mineral density (BMD) and an increased risk of osteoporosis. Vitamin D receptor (VDR) BsmI polymorphism (rs1544410) can affect BMD variation and circulating osteocalcin levels. To date, a wide range of epidemiologic...

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Calcitriol receptor

Osteoporosis

Medicine

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