Positive Association of Vitamin D Receptor Gene Variations with Multiple Sclerosis in South East Iranian Population

Among the factors postulated to play a role in MS susceptibility, the role of vitamin D is outstanding. Since the function of vitamin D receptor (VDR) represents the effect of vitamin D on the body and genetic variations in VDR gene may affect its function, we aim to highlight the association of two...

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Main Authors: Mehrnaz Narooie-Nejad, Maryam Moossavi, Adam Torkamanzehi, Ali Moghtaderi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/427519