Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms and Breast Cancer Risk in Kazakhstan

Vitamin D Receptor Gene Polymorphisms and Breast Cancer Risk in Kazakhstan

Introduction: The steroid hormone 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 is thought to protect against breast cancer. The activity of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 is mediated via the vitamin D receptor (VDR), and a number of polymorphisms in the VDR gene have been identified. These result in distinct genotypes, some...

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Main Authors: Ainur Akilzhanova, Zhannur Abilova, Nurgul Sikhayeva, Ivan Shtefanov, Abay Makishev, Tasbolat Adylkhanov, Tolebay Rakhypbekov, Zhaxybay Zhumadilov, Kuvat Momynaliev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2014-01-01
Series:Central Asian Journal of Global Health
Online Access:http://cajgh.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/cajgh/article/view/95

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