The frequency distribution of vitamin D Receptor fok I gene polymorphism among Ugandan pulmonary TB patients [version 1; referees: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

The frequency distribution of vitamin D Receptor fok I gene polymorphism among Ugandan pulmonary TB patients [version 1; referees: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

Background: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) is still a major problem globally and especially in Africa. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to TB in the past and studies have found vitamin D deficiency to be common among Ugandan TB patients. The functional activity of vitamin D is dependent on the...

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Main Authors: Ester L. Acen, William Worodria, Peter Mulamba, Andrew Kambugu, Joseph Erume
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-07-01
Series:F1000Research
Subjects:
Bacterial Infections
Epidemiology
Immunity to Infections
Immunological Biomarkers
Methods for Diagnostic & Therapeutic Studies
Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/5-1890/v1

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