Asthma families show transmission disequilibrium of gene variants in the vitamin D metabolism and signalling pathway

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The vitamin D prophylaxis of rickets in pregnant women and newborns may play a role in early allergic sensitization. We now asked if an already diseased population may have inherited genetic variants in the vitamin D turnover or signalling pathway.</p> <...

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Main Authors: Bahnweg Margret, Braig Christine, Faus-Kessler Theresia, Altmüller Janine, Wjst Matthias, André Elisabeth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/60