Vitamin D-Binding Protein Polymorphisms, 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, Sunshine and Multiple Sclerosis

Vitamin D-Binding Protein Polymorphisms, 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, Sunshine and Multiple Sclerosis

Blacks have different dominant polymorphisms in the vitamin D-binding protein (DBP) gene that result in higher bioavailable vitamin D than whites. This study tested whether the lack of association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) and multiple sclerosis (MS) risk in blacks and Hispanics is due to...

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Main Authors: Annette Langer-Gould, Robyn M. Lucas, Anny H. Xiang, Jun Wu, Lie H. Chen, Edlin Gonzales, Samantha Haraszti, Jessica B. Smith, Hong Quach, Lisa F. Barcellos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
multiple sclerosis
vitamin D
polymorphisms
blacks
Hispanics
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/184

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http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/184

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