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ea0014p417 | (1) | ECE2007

Is there any relationship between the BsmI polymorphism in the vitamin D receptor gene and the occurrence of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in asthmatic patients with long-term glucocorticoid treatment?

Tworowska Urszula , Bidzinska-Speichert Bozena , Obojski Andrzej , Demissie Marek , Slezak Ryszard , Lenarcik Agnieszka , Milewicz Andrzej

Introduction: Results of many studies indicate that BsmI polymorphism in VDR gene may influence bone tissue metabolism and may be useful in identifying patients at greater risk of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.Aim of the study: To determine frequency of polymorphic variants of VDR gene (BsmI) and its relationship to phenotypic features characterizing bone status (BMD and metabolic bone turnover).Material and methods: Followin...

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Is there any relationship between the BsmI polymorphism in the vitamin D receptor gene and the occurrence of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in asthmatic patients with long-term glucocorticoid treatment?

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