Vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms are associated to spontaneous preterm birth and maternal aspects.

In conclusion our findings indicate an association between polymorphisms FokI and Cdx-2 within VDR gene and SPTB, suggesting their involvement in the triggering of these syndromes.
PMID: 29128634 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Gene - November 8, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Javorski NR, Lima CAD, Silva LVC, Crovella S, de Azêvedo Silva J Tags: Gene Source Type: research