Vitamin d receptor gene mutations and vitamin d serum levels in asthmatic children

Conclusions: There was a positive association between homozygous CDX2 polymorphism, asthma and lower FEV1% val ues. CDX2 is capable of modifying cell interaction between VDR and VD, and it could be associated with the prevalence of asthma, and the difficulty in controlling the disease.
Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research