Objective: To gain combined risk estimates for the BsmІ polymorphism in vitamin D receptor
(VDR) gene associated with the risk of fractures in Caucasian population. Methods: We …

Vitamin D deficiency is related with susceptibility or progression of various autoimmune
diseases. The aim of the study was to assess potential relations between single nucleotide …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multifactorial autoimmune disorder that displays an
important genetic background. Vitamin D3 (VD3) through its receptor (VDR) plays an …

Although many researchers have studied on the association between vitamin D receptor
(VDR) BsmI polymorphism and periodontitis, this association remains elusive. To further …

Psoriasis is caused by a combination of genetic, immunologic, and environmental factors.
The vitamin D receptor (VDR) is involved in antiproliferative and prodifferentiation pathways …

The association studies from different ethnic groups showed that vitamin D receptor (VDR)
gene polymorphisms might be connected with the susceptibility to ulcerative colitis (UC); …

Background Studies investigated the associations between four Vitamin D receptor (VDR)
common variations and interactions of gene-environment factors and atopic dermatitis (AD) …

Background Vitamin D is crucial for maintenance of musculoskeletal health, and might also
have a role in extraskeletal tissues. Determinants of circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D …

Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with increased sepsis incidence and
mortality in various populations. Vitamin D exerts its effect through vitamin receptor (VDR) …

Background: Evidence supporting an association of intervertebral disc degeneration (DD)
with polymorphisms of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene has been controversial. We …