Lower Vitamin D Levels, but Not VDR Polymorphisms, Influence Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Brazilian Population Independently of Obesity

Lower Vitamin D Levels, but Not VDR Polymorphisms, Influence Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Brazilian Population Independently of Obesity

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Vitamin D levels have been associated with a diversity of diseases, including obesity. Vitamin D presents a pleiotropic action, and can regulate insulin secretion and inflammatory responses. Vitamin D receptor (<i>VDR</i>) gene polymorphisms...

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Main Authors: Kathryna Fontana Rodrigues, Nathalia Teixeira Pietrani, Adriana Aparecida Bosco, Maira Cândida Rodrigues de Sousa, Ieda de Fátima Oliveira Silva, Josianne Nicácio Silveira, Karina Braga Gomes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
vitamin D
obesity
type 2 diabetes mellitus
vitamin D receptor
polymorphisms
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/5/188

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